Prehistoric Farming in Europe

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Prehistoric Farming in Europe
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Graeme Barker
SeriesNew Studies in Archaeology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:348
Dimensions(mm): Height 244,Width 170
Category/GenreHistory
ISBN/Barcode 9780521269698
ClassificationsDewey:630.936
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 11 July 1985
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Drawing upon his own extensive knowledge of European archaeology, Graeme Barker has impressively integrated the full range of archaeological data to produce in this book a masterly account of prehistoric farming in Europe on a unique scale. He makes use of modern archaeological techniques to reconstruct the lives of prehistoric farmers in remarkable detail. Not only do we now have a vivid picture of the prehistoric farmyard, but we know what animals were kept, bow they were fed and why they were bred. Evidence for crops grown and techniques of cultivation and husbandry helps recreate the prehistoric landscape. Even the social organisation that determined the use of resources, and provided the crucial stimulus for agricultural change, can be relived.