The Handbook of British Archaeology Author:Lesley Adkins, Roy A. Adkins A complete, accessible guide to the entire spectrum of archaeological discovery throughout the British Isles. Cross-referenced, with more than 500 drawings. Vast in scope and practical in style, this comprehensive and comprehensible guide to British archaeology is a valuable reference for students, professionals, and all who are interested ... more »in Britain's ancient past. Covering all types of archaeological finds, from bones to pottery, armor to jewelry, it offers a full and detailed picture of every major period from the Paleolithic to the medieval. It also provides explanations of such wide-ranging archaeological techniques as surveying, excavating, and dating, including clear definitions of every term used in modern archaeological study. This excellent handbook also features more than 500 drawings, cross-referencing, and a short bibliography with each entry. Lesley and Roy Adkins' many works include Archaeological Illustration, Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome, and Introduction to Archaeology. 319 pp 6 x 9 500+ line drawings« less