Timothy Darvill Books

The narrative explores the evolution of Gloucestershire's landscape and its people over a remarkable timespan of more than 500,000 years. It delves into the interplay between the natural environment and human activity, revealing how historical events and societal changes have shaped the region. Through rich descriptions and insights, the book offers a comprehensive look at the area's geological and cultural heritage.

This book explores the evolution of human societies in Britain from prehistoric times to the Roman conquest of AD 43, highlighting changes in lifestyles and landscapes through archaeological evidence.

With over 4,000 entries covering the essential vocabulary for everyday archaeological work in the English language, this up-to-date dictionary is the most wide-ranging and comprehensive of its kind. There is coverage of principles, theories, techniques, artefacts, materials, people, places,monuments, equipment, and descriptive terms--from amphora to ziggurat, and Beaker Culture to molluscan analysis. The dictionary focuses especially on Europe, the Old World, and the Americas, and covers legislation relating to the United Kingdom and the USA. The archaeology of a selection of keysites from around the world is also described.A quick reference section of maps and tables provides an easy way to rapidly locate information on the main chronological periods and traditions, international conventions, and stratigraphic subdivisions. Written by a leading authority, the dictionary's detailed but clear entries provide anessential reference source for students, teachers, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.