Author: James Dinn
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445694034
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A fascinating look at the city's history and heritage, written by Worcester's archaeological officer.
The Archaeology of Worcester in 20 Digs
Author: James Dinn
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445694034
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A fascinating look at the city's history and heritage, written by Worcester's archaeological officer.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445694034
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A fascinating look at the city's history and heritage, written by Worcester's archaeological officer.
Clash of Cultures?
Author: Roger White
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1785709259
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The general perception of the west midlands region in the Roman period is that it was a backwater compared to the militarized frontier zone of the north, or the south of Britain where Roman culture took root early – in cities like Colchester, London ,and St Albans – and lingered late at cities like Cirencester and Bath with their rich, late Roman villa culture. The west midlands region captures the transition between these two areas of the ‘military’ north and ‘civilized’ south. Where it differed, and why, are important questions in understanding the regional diversity of Roman Britain. They are addressed by this volume which details the archaeology of the Roman period for each of the modern counties of the region, written by local experts who are or have been responsible for the management and exploration of their respective counties. These are placed alongside more thematic takes on elements of Roman culture, including the Roman Army, pottery, coins and religion. Lastly, an overview is taken of the important transitional period of the fifth and sixth centuries. Each paper provides both a developed review of the existing state of knowledge and understanding of the key characteristics of the subject area and details a set of research objectives for the future, immediate and long-term, that will contribute to our evolving understanding of Roman Britain. This is the third volume in a series – The Making of the West Midlands – that explores the archaeology of the English west midlands region from the Lower Palaeolithic onwards.
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1785709259
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The general perception of the west midlands region in the Roman period is that it was a backwater compared to the militarized frontier zone of the north, or the south of Britain where Roman culture took root early – in cities like Colchester, London ,and St Albans – and lingered late at cities like Cirencester and Bath with their rich, late Roman villa culture. The west midlands region captures the transition between these two areas of the ‘military’ north and ‘civilized’ south. Where it differed, and why, are important questions in understanding the regional diversity of Roman Britain. They are addressed by this volume which details the archaeology of the Roman period for each of the modern counties of the region, written by local experts who are or have been responsible for the management and exploration of their respective counties. These are placed alongside more thematic takes on elements of Roman culture, including the Roman Army, pottery, coins and religion. Lastly, an overview is taken of the important transitional period of the fifth and sixth centuries. Each paper provides both a developed review of the existing state of knowledge and understanding of the key characteristics of the subject area and details a set of research objectives for the future, immediate and long-term, that will contribute to our evolving understanding of Roman Britain. This is the third volume in a series – The Making of the West Midlands – that explores the archaeology of the English west midlands region from the Lower Palaeolithic onwards.
The History and Antiquities of the City and Suburbs of Worcester
Author: Valentine Green
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Worcester (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Worcester (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
B.H. Blackwell
Author: B.H. Blackwell Ltd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1478
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 1478
Book Description
Westward on the High-Hilled Plains
Author: Derek Hurst
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1785704125
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The West Midlands has struggled archaeologically to project a distinct regional identity, having largely been defined by reference to other areas with a stronger cultural identity and history, such as Wessex the South-West, and the North. Only occasionally has the West Midlands come to prominence, for instance in the middle Saxon period (viz. the kingdom of Mercia), or, much later, with rural south Shropshire being the birthplace of the Industrial rRevolution. Yet it is a region rich in natural mineral resources, set amidst readily productive farmland, and with major rivers, such as the Severn, facilitating transportation. The scale of its later prehistoric monuments, notably the hillforts, proclaims the centralisation of some functions, whether for security, exchange or emulation, while society supported the production and widespread distribution of specialised craft goods. Finally, towards the close of prehistory, localised kingdoms can be seen to emerge into view. In the course of reviewing the evidence for later prehistory from the Middle Bronze Age to Late Iron Age, the papers presented here adopt a variety of approaches, being either regional, county-wide, or thematic (eg. by site type, or artefactual typology), and they also encompass the wider landscape as reconstructed from environmental evidence. This is the second volume in a series – The Making of the West Midlands – that explores the archaeology of the English West Midlands region from the Lower Palaeolithic onwards. These volumes, based on a series of West Midlands Research Framework seminars, aim to transform perceptions of the nature and significance of the archaeological evidence across a large part of central Britain.
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1785704125
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
The West Midlands has struggled archaeologically to project a distinct regional identity, having largely been defined by reference to other areas with a stronger cultural identity and history, such as Wessex the South-West, and the North. Only occasionally has the West Midlands come to prominence, for instance in the middle Saxon period (viz. the kingdom of Mercia), or, much later, with rural south Shropshire being the birthplace of the Industrial rRevolution. Yet it is a region rich in natural mineral resources, set amidst readily productive farmland, and with major rivers, such as the Severn, facilitating transportation. The scale of its later prehistoric monuments, notably the hillforts, proclaims the centralisation of some functions, whether for security, exchange or emulation, while society supported the production and widespread distribution of specialised craft goods. Finally, towards the close of prehistory, localised kingdoms can be seen to emerge into view. In the course of reviewing the evidence for later prehistory from the Middle Bronze Age to Late Iron Age, the papers presented here adopt a variety of approaches, being either regional, county-wide, or thematic (eg. by site type, or artefactual typology), and they also encompass the wider landscape as reconstructed from environmental evidence. This is the second volume in a series – The Making of the West Midlands – that explores the archaeology of the English West Midlands region from the Lower Palaeolithic onwards. These volumes, based on a series of West Midlands Research Framework seminars, aim to transform perceptions of the nature and significance of the archaeological evidence across a large part of central Britain.
The Antiquities of England and Wales Displayed
Author: Henry Boswell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : England
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
Collections for the History of Worcestershire: Names of persons
Author: Treadway Russell Nash
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Worcestershire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Worcestershire (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
The Subject Index to Periodicals
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
A Catalogue of the Printed Books in the Library of the Society of Antiquaries of London
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
A catalogue of twenty-five thousand volumes of choice, useful, and curious books ... on sale
Author: John Russell Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description