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After Empire - paperback Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology The Age of Sutton Hoo - paperback Comparative studies on the age of Sutton Hoo (5c - 8c) with English and European focus, plus summary of the latest site excavations. Anglo-Norman Castles Wide-ranging studies offer an in-depth analysis of castle-building 11th - 12th centuries and place castles within their broader social and political context. Anglo-Saxon Button Brooches Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies Extensive study of the entire corpus of Anglo-Saxon button brooches, looking at their design, origins and development. The Anglo-Saxons from the Migration Period to the Eighth Century Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology The culture of early Anglo-Saxon England explored from social, economic and ideological perspectives. The Anglo-Saxons from the Migration Period to the Eighth Century - paperback Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology The culture of early Anglo-Saxon England explored from an inter-disciplinary perspective. The Archaeology and History of Glastonbury Abbey Discussion of site and buildings, books and manuscripts, cultural life and traditions, from the earliest Anglo-Saxon period to the later middle ages. The Archaeology of Kent to AD 800 Series: Kent History Project Recent archaeological investigations have shed much new light on Kent's early history, as the contributions in this new survey of the period show. The Archaeology of Weapons - paperback A history of arms and armour in Europe from pre-history to the 15th century. Armagh and the Royal Centres in Early Medieval Ireland Study of monuments and their ideological significance illuminates transition period in early Irish history. The Art of the Anglo-Saxon Goldsmith Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies Goldsmiths' products examined, combining discussion of object with analysis of inscription and design, and literary and archaeological evidence for smiths and their work. British Basket-Hilted Swords Descriptive catalogue with typology of a British sword-type with a 500-year history. Britons in Anglo-Saxon England Series: Pubns Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies The question of the British presence in Anglo-Saxon England readdressed by archaeologists, historians, linguists, and place-name specialists. Chaucer and Clothing Series: Chaucer Studies A detailed discussion of the meaning and significance of the terms used to describe the clothing of Chaucer's religious and academic pilgrims. A Companion to Medieval Arms and Armour The primary focus of this book is on the arms and armour of Europe, but also included are neighbouring cultures where these had a direct influence on developments and changes within Europe, from late Roman cavalry armour, Byzantium and the East, to the influence of the Golden Horde. The Continental Saxons from the Migration Period to the Tenth Century Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology Following the Carolingian conquest the Saxons made giant strides economically and politically; a range of sources is examined. The Cross Goes North 37 studies of the adoption of Christianity across northern Europe over 1000 years, and the diverse reasons that drove the process. The Destruction of Cultural Heritage in Iraq Series: Heritage Matters: Contemporary issues in Archaeology An important study of the treatment of cultural property, and cultural heritage in general, in all modern theatres of conflict. Dress Accessories, c. 1150- c. 1450 - paperback Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London Description and discussion of over two thousand brooches, rings, buckles, pendants, buttons, purses and other accessories found in archaeological digs in London, and dating from the period 1150-1450. Dress Accessories, c.1150-c.1450 Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London Description and discussion of over two thousand brooches, rings, buckles, pendants, buttons, purses and other accessories found in archaeological digs in London, and dating from the period 1150-1450. Dress in Anglo-Saxon England An encyclopaedic study of English dress from the fifth to the eleventh centuries, drawing evidence from archaeology, text and art. Dying and Death in Later Anglo-Saxon England Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies Study of late Anglo-Saxon texts and grave monuments illuminates contemporary attitudes towards dying and the dead. Edward III's Round Table at Windsor - paperback Series: Arthurian Studies A dramatic archaeological find at Windsor Castle reveals Edward III's 'House of the Round Table', designed to show off Edward's power and prestige at a crucial moment in his attempts to lay claim to the throne of France. Edward III's Round Table at Windsor Series: Arthurian Studies A dramatic archaeological find at Windsor Castle reveals Edward III's 'House of the Round Table', designed to show off Edward's power and prestige at a crucial moment in his attempts to lay claim to the throne of France. English Castles - paperback Estate Landscapes Series: Society for Post Medieval Archaeology Monograph Series An exciting study of the social and landscape phenomena of the Estate Landscape. External Contacts and the Economy of Late-Roman and Post-Roman Britain Studies of Britain in transition from Romano-British to medieval Celtic economy. Feasting the Dead Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies An examination of the frequently elaborate rituals of food and feasting in Anglo-Saxon funeral rites. Franks and Alamanni in the Merovingian Period Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology The Alamans were early victims of post-Roman expansion of the Frankish empire; studies consider both races from historical, archaeological and linguistic perspectives. [3-6c] Franks and Alamanni in the Merovingian Period - paperback Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology The Alamans were early victims of post-Roman expansion of the Frankish empire; studies consider both races from historical, archaeological and linguistic perspectives.[3-6c] Glass Beads A/S England - out of print The Idea of the Castle in Medieval England A new way of looking at the medieval castle - as a cultural reflection of the society that produced it, seen through art and literature. Imagining Roman Britain Series: Royal Historical Society Studies in History New Series An examination of how the Roman past was perceived, and used, by Victorian Britain. In Search of Cult Exploration of cult activity in Britain, Western Europe, North America, Australia, and South Africa, from prehistory to the modern world. An Introduction to English Runes - paperback Introduction to the use of runes as a practical script for a variety of purposes in Anglo-Saxon England. Jews, Pagans and Christians in the Galilee Series: Land of Galilee A report on the work of the Institute for Galilean Archaeology of the University of Rochester. King Arthur's Round Table Archival and scientific research reveal the origins and purpose of the Winchester Round Table. Knives and Scabbards Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London Catalogue of knives and scabbards found in London excavations, with discussion of date, technology, decoration and function. Knives and Scabbards - paperback Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London Landscapes of Monastic Foundation Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies A history of monastic foundations in East Anglia, from the middle Anglo-Saxon period to the Normans. The Living Stream - paperback A history of holy wells from the pagan cult of water to the Christian wells of the middle ages, and including a full gazetteer. Medieval Castles of Ireland A definitive study of the archaeology of Irish castles, from the middle ages to the seventeenth century, covering well over four hundred castles and earthworks. The Medieval Chantry Chapel Series: Studies in the History of Medieval Religion An archaeological investigation into the structure of the medieval chantry chapel, with many implications for religious practice at the time. Medieval Clothing and Textiles 1 Series: Medieval Clothing and Textiles First volume in new series dedicated to medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines and with a special focus on reconstruction and re-enactment. Medieval Clothing and Textiles 2 Series: Medieval Clothing and Textiles The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines and with a special focus on reconstruction and re-enactment. Medieval Clothing and Textiles 3 Series: Medieval Clothing and Textiles The best new research on medieval clothing and textiles, drawing from a range of disciplines and with a special focus on reconstruction. The Medieval Horse and its Equipment, c.1150-1450 Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London Over 400 recent finds associated with horses and excavated in London, from the utilitarian to the highly decorated, illustrated and discussed. Metal Detecting and Archaeology Series: Heritage Matters: Contemporary issues in Archaeology A groundbreaking examination of one of the most controversial topics within modern archaeology. Navies of Rome A groundbreaking new chronological study of the role played by the Navy in the successful development of the Roman Empire. New Corpus Anglo-Sax Brooches - out of print Norwegian Runes and Runic Inscriptions An accessible account of Norwegian runic inscriptions from their first appearance around AD200 until their demise around 1400. The Origins of Beowulf `Cogent and fascinating attempt to place the composition of Beowulf in an 8th-century East Anglian context - an important book.' ANDY ORCHARD, SIAH NEWSLETTER The Ostrogoths from the Migration Period to the Sixth Century Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology Essays examining the Ostrogoths, the richest and most powerful Germanic tribe to emerge after the fall of the Roman Empire, and their role in the evolution of medieval Europe. Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London An exceptional reference work to pilgrim and secular badges of the middle ages. The Power of African Cultures An analysis of the ties between culture and every aspect of African life, using Africa's past to explain present situations. The Quoit Brooch Style and Anglo-Saxon Settlement Analysis and definition, accompanied by full illustrations, of the quoit brooch style, uniquely found in southern England. Remains of Distant Times - out of print Ricorso and Revelation Series: Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture First book to investigate the links between the Modernist movement and the archaeological discoveries of the period. Royal Inauguration in Gaelic Ireland c.1100-1600: A Cultural Landscape Study Series: Studies in Celtic History An investigation of the places in the Irish landscape where open-air Gaelic royal inauguration assemblies were held from the twelfth to the sixteenth centuries. Shoes and Pattens Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London 2,000 shoes in the Museum of London show the progress of foot fashion from the 12th to 15th centuries. Shoes and Pattens - paperback Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London The best scholarship focused on shoes and everyday dress accessories from the Middle Ages. Indispensable. SPECULUM Sources and Methods in African History Series: Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora An overview of the ongoing methods used to understand African history. St Mary's Church, Deerhurst, Gloucestershire Series: Reports of the Research Committee of the Society of Antiquaries A full report on the recent archaeological investigation of one of the most remarkable pre-Conquest buildings in England. Studies in Early Medieval Coinage 1 Series: Studies in Early Medieval Coinage Groundbreaking collection of articles centred upon the study of early Anglo-Saxon coinage. Sutton Hoo Bulletins - out of print Swein Forkbeard's Invasions and the Danish Conquest of England, 991-1017 Series: Warfare in History New insight gained into this exciting period of English history through focusing on the activities of Swein Forkbeard and, after his death in 1014, the Danish warlord Thorkell the Tall. Swords of the Viking Age Representative examples of swords from 8th-11th century, fully described and illustrated, with general overview. Swords of the Viking Age - paperback Representative examples of swords from 8th-11th century, fully described and illustrated, with general overview. Textiles and Clothing, c.1150-1450 - paperback Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London A model of clarity... It provides absolutely essential reference material for the dress historian and archaeologist, for the early textile specialist, and those interested in the tools and equipment used. TOOL AND TRADES HISTORY SOCIETY NEWSLETTER [Linda Woolley, curator of early and medieval textiles and dress, V&A Museum] Textiles and Clothing, c.1150-c.1450 Series: Medieval Finds from Excavations in London The Museum of London book of textile finds from excavations carried out in the City of London. Treasure in the Medieval West Studies highlight the importance of treasure, real and metaphorical, in medieval culture. The Visigoths from the Migration Period to the Seventh Century - paperback Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology Studies of the advances made by the Visigoths from the decline of the Roman Empire to the seventh century, when their kingdom stretched from the Loire to the Straits of Gibraltar. The Visigoths from the Migration Period to the Seventh Century Series: Studies in Historical Archaeoethnology Studies of the advances made by the Visigoths from the decline of the Roman Empire to the seventh century, when their kingdom stretched from the Loire to the Straits of Gibraltar. Voices in the Past A pioneering exploration of the scope for linking archaeology and the critical reading of literature. Wasperton Series: Anglo-Saxon Studies Welsh Castles History of and gazetteer to all surviving Welsh castles - the majority 13c - arranged by county, with full OS details. William Stukeley Stukeley's antiquarian researches, particularly into the great stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury, were the first to reveal their great antiquity. Friend of Newton, his life embodies the classic Enlightenment confrontation between science and religion. Wolves and the Wilderness in the Middle Ages The complex attitude to the wolf in the middle ages re-evaluated, bringing together historical and other evidence. Words Names and History - out of print |
