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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 941.03 EAN: 9780007203628 ISBN: 0007203624 Label: HarperCollins UK Manufacturer: HarperCollins UK Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: May 28, 2007 Publisher: HarperCollins UK Studio: HarperCollins UK Editorial Review: Product Description: Drawing upon on a wealth of knowledge, discovery, research, and technical advances, this historical book dispels the common misconception of the "Dark Ages" as an era of chaos and violence. Redefining everything from the role of the Vikings to the supposed rigidity of the feudal system, this eminent archaeologist demolishes many of the myths about medieval Britain. Readers will learn that the Middle Ages were far from static; the two centuries following the Black Death epidemic of 1348, were a time of diversity, transition, and growth. Engaging and scholarly, this book reintroduces the reader to an era that gave birth to the modern world. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Reader ReviewI found this to be an excellent book. It is pleasantly written and has good maps and diagrams which relate to the text. I envy Pryor his lifestyle. I think this is a good introduction to both history and archeology. It is an overview of the subject as it pertains to Britain. It invites the reader to delve more deeply into particular areas of the profession. The subjects of history and archeology are so wide that the serious student must specialise. It would be a good text for a first year university ... Read More Rating: - A smooth flow of timeBuried deep in this fine work is Francis Pryor's pondering of the question, how much of a 'revolution' was the Industrial one? The question indicates the theme of this book, which stresses continuity. Change was present, but often under very controlled circumstances. For Pryor, an archaeologist-writer who offers his ideas with wit and conviviality, the theme is "continuity" over "revolution". It's easy to highlight changes in a social scene, but as a man dedicated to hard evidence, the background is more ... Read More |
