Celtic Fortifications - Tapa blanda

Ralston, Ian

 
9780752425009: Celtic Fortifications
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ISBN 10: 0752425005 ISBN 13: 9780752425009
Editorial: The History Press, 2006

Sinopsis

From northern Scotland south to Iberia the enclosures around promontory and hill-forts are some of the most striking and durable components of the Iron Age archaeological record. Interpreting these monuments is vital to understanding the social dynamics and technological innovations of prehistoric societies in temperate Europe.

Inside this definitive guide to Iron Age hill-forts, Ian Ralston looks at construction and reconstruction methods and at the architecture of banks, walls, ramparts and ditches, gateways and ancillary features. He examines the placement of these fortifications in the landscape and the evidence demonstrating their effectiveness as defences in times of conflict. In addition, the more recent theories which consider the symbolic aspect of these enclosures are discussed. The work is completed with a selective gazetteer providing details on 20 of the most spectacular Iron Age fortified sites that are worth a visit. The combination of an intriguing archaeological narrative with up-to-date academic research makes this book suitable for both enthusiasts and students alike.

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Acerca del autor

IAN RALSTON currently lives in Kinross. He is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh and a leading British authority on Iron Age Europe and the archaeology of eastern Scotland.

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Editorial
The History Press
Año de publicación
2006
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0752425005
ISBN 13 
9780752425009
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
240
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