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Hardback. This volume investigates the evolutionary origins of our musical abilities, the nature of music, and the earliest archaeological evidence for musical activities amongst our ancestors. It seeks to understand the relationship between our musical capabilities and the development of our social, emotional, and communicative abilities as a species. Num Pages: 464 pages, 26 in-text illustrations. BIC Classification: AV; HDDA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 169 x 31. Weight in Grams: 842. Clean copy in dust wrapper. DW showing minor shelf wear. Previous owner's name to FFEP. Remains a very good copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KMK0014730
ISBN
9780199234080
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 145.00

Paperback. Series: East Anglian Archaeology Monograph. Num Pages: 75 pages, 24 illus. BIC Classification: HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 298 x 217 x 4. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
East Anglian Archaeology
Condition
New
SKU
V9780955506215
ISBN
9780955506215
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 13.62

Hardback. Drawing on archaeological research as well as anthropological theory, this book synthesizes thinking on the nature of and variation within Neolithic social arrangements. It reconstructs key aspects of ritual practices, labor organization, and collective social identity at the scale of the household, community, and region. Editor(s): Kuijt, Ian. Series: Fundamental Issues in Archaeology. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1470.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media United States
Number of pages
325
Condition
New
SKU
V9780306461224
ISBN
9780306461224
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 157.17

Paperback. This book explores the history of human settlement and society in Skye and the Western Isles from the first hunter-gatherers to the Clearances. Num Pages: 264 pages, 58 line drawings, 26 halftones, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HBJD1; HBLA; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748606405
ISBN
9780748606405
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.01

Paperback. People have lived in Scotland for at least 10,000 years. This title tells the story of Scotland's earliest history by focusing on 100 of the most exciting and accessible monuments. It includes regional itineraries, information about museums and heritage attractions, and an archaeolgical glossary. Num Pages: 128 pages, 100 illustrations (25 colour illustrations). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HDDG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 464.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752437644
ISBN
9780752437644
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.49

Paperback. Presents the argument that Neolithic symbolism, including figurines, decorated pottery, burial rituals as well as other symbols found in archaelogical settlement sites, hold the key to understanding social and economic changes central to the origins of farming and a settled mode of life. Num Pages: 256 pages, 32 maps, figures, 9 photographs. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FB; ACV; HDDA; JHBD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631177692
ISBN
9780631177692
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.03

Paperback. Research into flint mines such as Grimes Graves, one of the largest Neolithic flint mine complexes in Europe, offers a glimpse into the practical knowledge and skills of humans at that time. This title considers the miners' methods as well as their motivation and the uses to which the finished products were put. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 x 2p fold out, 16 plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; HDDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 275 x 222 x 14. Weight in Grams: 776.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714123318
ISBN
9780714123318
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 110.95
€ 68.68

Hardback. This study explores the relationship between burial rituals and social structures in Early Iron Age Greece. Series: New Studies in Archaeology. Num Pages: 271 pages. BIC Classification: HDDK. Dimension: 247 x 174. Weight in Grams: 658. Good clean copy in dustwrapper with some shelf wear
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KAC0003273
ISBN
9780521326803
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. * Crosses the boundaries between history, classical studies and archaeology. * Shows students and scholars of archaeology what they can learn from text--aided cultural history. Series: Social Archaeology. Num Pages: 376 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; HDDK; JFFN; JFS; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631196020
ISBN
9780631196020
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.54

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752425009
ISBN
9780752425009
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.46

Paperback. Describing the emergence and development of the civilization of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks and Romans, this title details the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley, which gave rise to some of the earliest masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature. Num Pages: 544 pages, 8pp halftone plates. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA; HDDG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780192804587
ISBN
9780192804587
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.55

Paperback. A real-life story of archaeological detection, leading to a unique prehistoric hoard Series: Tempus History & Archaeology. Num Pages: 176 pages, 23 col pls, 13 figs. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBLA; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Edition
F First Edition Used
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752414720
ISBN
9780752414720
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.40

Hardcover. This volume presents a series of studies by scholars working in Middle Eastern archaeology who actively apply social theory to interpret their fieldwork. It aims to highlight the value of using social theory in the interpretation of field work in a region where, traditionally, such approaches have not played a major role. Editor(s): Milevski, Ianir; Levy, Thomas. Series: New Directions in Anthropological Archaeology. Num Pages: 156 pages, 13 figures. BIC Classification: HDDC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 188 x 263 x 15. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Equinox Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781792476
ISBN
9781781792476
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 98.49

Paperback. Describes the archaeological activities of the Danish Institute at Athens. This book reports on prehistoric Tummuli at Portes in Achaea, early Minoan Clay Strips and a sealing at Psathi, an early Etruscan Bronze Throne in Olympia, the Utopia of Xenophon, and Cultic theatres and ritual drama in Ancient Greece. Series: Proceedings of the Danish Institute at Athens. Num Pages: 307 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBJD; HBLA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 274 x 209 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
307
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772887234
ISBN
9788772887234
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.04

Hardback. Series: Prehistory Monographs. Num Pages: 120 pages, 8 b/w pls. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HDDA; HDDK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 20. Weight in Grams: 671.
Publisher
INSTAP Academic Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931534123
ISBN
9781931534123
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.34
€ 42.33

Paperback. Series: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences. Num Pages: 87 pages, 34 black & white illustrations, 50 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVWR; HDDA; RBGF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319257075
ISBN
9783319257075
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.53

Paperback. .
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Volume XXVI
Condition
New
SKU
V9780876615263
ISBN
9780876615263
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.75

Paperback. For the first time, the true history of ancient Israel as revealed through recent archaeological discoveries- and a controversial new take on when, why and how the Bible was written. Num Pages: 400 pages, 16 b&w photograohs, maps, line drawings. BIC Classification: HDDH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 344.
Publisher
Touchstone
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780684869131
ISBN
9780684869131
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.62

Hardback. Twenty papers combining archaeology and bioarchaeology to give a sophisticated picture of life and death in Asia Minor from ca. 200 BC - to AD 1300. Editor(s): Brandt, J. Rasmus; Hagelberg, Erika; Bjornstad, Gro; Ahrens, Sven. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVT; 3D; 3F; 3H; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 290 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1630.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Oxbow Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785703591
ISBN
9781785703591
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.53
€ 73.75

Paperback. Covering island archaeology of western Europe, especially Scottish islands, this work presents an introductory chapter by Andrew Fleming on Iconic and Mythic islands. It also includes general studies of Late Bronze Age metalworking in the Scottish Islands and the economics of an Iron Age infrastructure in the Northern Isles. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 169 x 13. Weight in Grams: 480.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752441689
ISBN
9780752441689
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.44

Paperback. Catalogue of knives and scabbards found in London excavations, with discussion of date, technology, decoration and function. Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. Num Pages: 184 pages, 131, 25 black & white illustrations, 106 black & white line drawings, 25 black and white,. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 188 x 11. Weight in Grams: 530. Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London. 184 pages, 131, 25 black and white, 106 line drawing. Knives were vital to medieval man for a whole range of uses, from the domestic to the wider social context. This book catalogues, discusses and illustrates over five hundred knives, scabbards, shears and scissors dating from the mid-12th to the mid-15th centuries and found in the City of London, particularly along the waterfront sites. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HDD. Dimension: 246 x 188 x 11. Weight: 536.
Publisher
Boydell Press
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843833536
ISBN
9781843833536
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 27.69

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Butrint Foundation United Kingdom
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
96
Condition
New
SKU
V9780953555659
ISBN
9780953555659
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.21

Paperback. In this, the first account of Argyll's archaeology written for a general audience, a team of specialists traces the history of the area through its monuments. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; HDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 232 x 15. Weight in Grams: 502.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748606450
ISBN
9780748606450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.95

Hardcover. By comparing the world depicted in the earliest Irish literary tradition with the archaeological evidence available on the ground, the author explores Ireland's rich mythological tradition and tests its claims to represent reality. Num Pages: 320 pages, 65 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; 2AFR; DSBB; HDD; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 242 x 34. Weight in Grams: 680.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500051849
ISBN
9780500051849
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 18.68

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