An Archaeological History of Britain

This authoritative and accessible volume presents an archeological of Britain across millennia, from early prehistory to the present.   The Archaeological History of Britain takes us from the earliest prehistoric archaeology right up to the contemporary archaeology of the present day through the use of key sites. Historian Jonathan Eaton uses key sites to illustrate each significant time period along with a narrative of change to accompany the changing archaeological record. The wide range of evidence utilized by archaeologists, such as artefacts, landscape studies, historical sources and genetics are emphasized throughout this chronological journey. The latest theoretical advances and practical discoveries are also explored, making this the most advanced narrative of British archaeology available.