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Celtic Chiefdom, Celtic State: The Evolution of Complex Social Systems in Prehistoric Europe

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Celtic Chiefdom, Celtic State: The Evolution of Complex Social Systems in Prehistoric Europe
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Bettina Arnold
Edited by D. Blair Gibson
SeriesNew Directions in Archaeology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:172
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 191
ISBN/Barcode 9780521585798
ClassificationsDewey:936.4
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations 1 Tables, unspecified; 21 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 28 February 1998
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In this collection, archaeologists, historians, geographers and language specialists reexamine the structure and political development of Celtic states scattered across present-day Europe. The main theoretical focus is on whether and when state-level complexity was attained in the different Celtic settlements. The contributors also discuss and evaluate the various methods for studying Celtic social systems: the historical textual studies, as opposed to the analysis of the archaeological record, and the use of regional comparisons.

Reviews

"This stimulating book deserves to be read widely outside of 'Europeanist' circles." Bernard Wailes, American Anthropologist