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Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 264 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 234x156x23 mm, kaal: 472 g, Illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 23-Apr-1996
  • Kirjastus: Edinburgh University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0748606408
  • ISBN-13: 9780748606405
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 264 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 234x156x23 mm, kaal: 472 g, Illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 23-Apr-1996
  • Kirjastus: Edinburgh University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0748606408
  • ISBN-13: 9780748606405
Teised raamatud teemal:
This book explores the history of human settlement and society in Skye and the Western Isles from the first hunter-gatherers to the Clearances.

From the Callanish stones and the great ritual monuments of the Neolithic, the broch towers and the wheelhouses of the Iron Age, through to the arrival of the Norse and the Lords of the Isles, this book explores the history of human settlement and society from the first hunter-gatherers to the Clearances. What emerges is a Hebridean archaeology as distinctive as those of Orkney and Wessex.

Arvustused

Armit is always clear and incisive ! he gives to the archaeology and history of Skye and the Western Isles a thoughtfulness and intellect that enhances our understanding of them. -- Mary Beith Armit presents a fascinating story of a rich archaeological heritage from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to medieval Lord of the Isles. We find example after example of the kinds of sites that most archaeologists would give their eye-teeth to find. -- Dr Mike Park Essential for anybody living in or near, or regularly visiting, the area; but it is also recommended prior reading for anyone 'taking in the sites' for the first time. Armit is always clear and incisive ! he gives to the archaeology and history of Skye and the Western Isles a thoughtfulness and intellect that enhances our understanding of them. Armit presents a fascinating story of a rich archaeological heritage from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to medieval Lord of the Isles. We find example after example of the kinds of sites that most archaeologists would give their eye-teeth to find. Essential for anybody living in or near, or regularly visiting, the area; but it is also recommended prior reading for anyone 'taking in the sites' for the first time.

Acknowledgements vi
1 Introduction
1(17)
2 The Environment
18(15)
3 Hunters and Gatherers
33(9)
4 The First Farmers
42(25)
5 Tombs and Standing Stones
67(19)
6 Beakers and Bronze
86(23)
7 The Atlantic Roundhouses
109(27)
8 Wheelhouses
136(23)
9 Picts and Scots
159(27)
10 The Vikings
186(19)
11 Lords of the Isles
205(22)
12 Tracing Change
227(9)
Appendix: Radiocarbon Dates from Skye and the Western Isles 236(11)
Bibliography 247(11)
Index 258