Ray, Keith
Neolithic Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198823896
- author:
- Ray, Keith
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.4 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- 24.1 x 16.4 x 2.8 centimetres (0, Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Neolithic in Britain was a period of profound transformation. Human communities underwent significant changes, adopting domesticated plants and animals, and creating a richer world of material culture. This included timber houses and halls, pottery vessels, polished flint and stone axes, and monumental structures like Stonehenge. New social practices emerged during this time, with an emphasis on descent, continuity, and inheritance. These innovations had far-reaching consequences, shaping the course of British prehistory from around 4000 to 2200 BCE. Recent archaeological discoveries have provided new insights into Neolithic society, revealing a complex and challenging world that played a pivotal role in forging the modern landscape. This book offers a concise introduction to the period, drawing on recent research and archaeological findings. It provides a nuanced understanding of Neolithic Britain, exploring its social fabric, cultural practices, and historical narratives.
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