Martin Carver (Books)

Martin Carver Books

An Emeritus Professor of Archaeology, this author specializes in the early Medieval period of Europe. He is internationally renowned for his excavations, which pioneered new methods in both excavation and survey techniques. His research has significantly deepened our understanding of early medieval life and settlements across Europe and beyond. He is a leading figure in the field, celebrated for his contributions to the archaeology of early Medieval Europe.

Formative Britain

An Archaeology of Britain, Fifth to Eleventh Century AD

736 pages
26 hours of reading

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Focusing on the archaeology of Britain and its inshore islands from AD 400 to 1100, this volume presents a comprehensive analysis of early medieval Britain as a unified entity. The author, Carver, explores how this period established the cultural, political, and ideological foundations that shaped the island's population, offering fresh insights into the significance of archaeological findings in understanding Britain's early history.