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Springer Encyclopedia of Prehistory Volume 4: Europe - Springer

Name: Encyclopedia of Prehistory Volume 4: Europe - Springer
Brand: Springer
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The Encyclopedia of Prehistory Volume 4: Europe is a comprehensive reference tool designed for comparative research on prehistoric cultures across the European continent. This scholarly work provides basic information on archaeologically known cultures throughout prehistory, organised by major traditions defined through common subsistence practices, sociopolitical organisation, and material industries. The volume covers the entire prehistoric history of European peoples, making it an essential resource for archaeologists, historians, and students studying ancient societies. With entries covering diverse aspects of prehistoric life and culture, this reference work enables researchers to understand the development and characteristics of past civilisations through a systematic, evidence-based approach grounded in archaeological findings.

Key Features

Volume 4 focuses specifically on European prehistory, providing geographically concentrated coverage of the continent's ancient cultures and traditions.

The Encyclopedia uses subsistence practices, sociopolitical organisation, and material industries as defining criteria for classifying prehistoric traditions.

Designed as a comparative research tool, this Springer publication helps scholars examine relationships and differences between prehistoric European peoples.

Comprehensive entries cover archaeologically known cultures across the entire span of European prehistory, from earliest settlements to later periods.

The reference work emphasises material evidence and cultural practices as the basis for understanding prehistoric societies rather than speculation.

Product Specifications

Brand: Springer
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0306462583
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Ancient History & Civilisation > Prehistory
Domain: Amazon UK
Publication Date: 31 October 2001
Listed Since: 07 February 2007

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