Regional British History, Great Britain - General & Miscellaneous History, Reference - Anthropology & Archaeology, General & Miscellaneous - Antiquities, United Kingdom & Ireland - Archaeology, Archaeology - General & Miscellaneous, British History - Pre-
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Overview
Over the last twenty-five years archaeology has revolutionised our knowledge of the early history of British towns. Based on his day-to-day involvement in urban archaeology, Patrick Ottaway reviews the important discoveries and research themes of this period, and considers how long-term urban research projects have revealed new information about towns and the lives of their inhabitants. The work of the urban archaeologist is examined in close detail, and attention is given to the critical problems of preserving our urban past, especially when the interests of archaeology and property development clash.Editorials
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A paper edition of the 1992 publication reviewing the discoveries and research themes of urban archaeologists in Britain over the past quarter of a century. Also examines the increasingly sophisticated techniques involved in excavating urban sites, and includes two case studies in which archaeologists and property developers have been at odds. Well illustrated in black and white, including ample maps. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
May 30, 1996
Publisher
Routledge
Pages
272
ISBN
9780203990049