People of the Long Barrows: Life, Death and Burial in the Earlier Neolithic by M

Description: People of the Long Barrows by Martin Smith, Megan Brickley A unique look at the dead of Neolithic Britain and the contribution they can make to our understanding of the period. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Human remains can answer all sorts of questions about our ancestors - what sort of diet they ate, what age they lived to, what sort of living conditions they experienced and how they died. The Neolithic is the earliest period from which significant numbers of human burials survive in Britain. This book looks at the history of the study of such burials and how new scientific techniques have massively expanded what we know about our Neolithic ancestors. As well as the treatment of the dead, issues such as health and subsistence are considered, along with evidence of conflict and also the extent to which the people of Neolithic Britain can be considered a distinct population. This is the only book specifically dedicated to human remains from the Neolithic and fills an important gap left by other books on the period. Notes An up-to-date look at the remains of the Neolithic dead, offering an insight into their lives. Long Description Human remains can answer all sorts of questions about our ancestors - what sort of diet they ate, what age they lived to, what sort of living conditions they experienced and how they died. The Neolithic is the earliest period from which significant numbers of human burials survive in Britain. This book looks at the history of the study of such burials and how new scientific techniques have massively expanded what we know about our Neolithic ancestors. As well as the treatment of the dead, issues such as health and subsistence are considered, along with evidence of conflict and also the extent to which the people of Neolithic Britain can be considered a distinct population. This is the only book specifically dedicated to human remains from the Neolithic and fills an important gap left by other books on the period. Details ISBN0752447335 Author Megan Brickley Pages 192 Publisher The History Press Ltd ISBN-10 0752447335 ISBN-13 9780752447339 Format Paperback Media Book Language English Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 936.101 Illustrations Illustrations (some col.), maps Imprint The History Press Ltd Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-01-01 Subtitle Life, Death and Burial in the Earlier Neolithic Short Title People of the Long Barrows UK Release Date 2009-01-01 AU Release Date 2009-01-01 NZ Release Date 2009-01-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16021318;

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