Archaeology Hotspot France - Unearthing the Past for Armchair Archaeologists

This book provides insight into the collection of archaeological sites and monuments in France. From the presence of the first humans to the royal dynasty of the Merovingians, this book takes readers into the histories, mysteries, and scandals of these illustrious sites, as well as the latest discoveries, early pioneers, and innovations.

List of contents

Chapter 1: The Development of Archaeology in France
Chapter 2: Caves to Lake Villages: the archaeology of prehistoric France
Chapter 3: Colonisation to Kingship: Iron Age, Gallo-Roman and Early Medieval France
Chapter 4: French Archaeology and Archaeologists
Chapter 5: Debates, Controversies and Scandals
Chapter 6: Archaeological Research in France in the 21st Century

About the author

Georgina Muskett is an associate of the department of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at the University of Liverpool, where she taught Aegean and Classical archaeology. Dr Muskett was formerly curator of Classical Antiquities at National Museums Liverpool, where she continues to research the classical collections.

Summary

This book provides insight into the collection of archaeological sites and monuments in France. From the presence of the first humans to the royal dynasty of the Merovingians, this book takes readers into the histories, mysteries, and scandals of these illustrious sites, as well as the latest discoveries, early pioneers, and innovations.

Product details

• Authors: Georgina Muskett, Muskett Georgina
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.04.2018
• EAN: 9781442269224
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-6922-4
• No. of pages: 218
• Series: Archaeology Hotspots; Archaeology Hotspots
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; Travel > Travel guides; France, European History, TRAVEL / Special Interest / Adventure, Travel & holiday guides, HISTORY / Europe / France, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, TRAVEL / Europe / France, Archaeology by period / region, Travel guides: adventure holidays