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Military Archaeology

Author : Tim Heath,Julian Evan-Hart
Publisher : Pen and Sword History
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399023245

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Military Archaeology by Tim Heath,Julian Evan-Hart Pdf

A valuable addition to the military and literary analysis of the archaeology of warfare from the Boudiccan uprising to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq. Military and battlefield archaeology has always been viewed as a sub-discipline to that of traditional historical archaeology. Once considered the pursuit of learned history professors and their disciples today, military archaeology has flourished around the world into what can only best be described as a hugely popular pastime, and in some instances a multi-million-pound business. With technologies available today, even the student on the most modest of budgets can become an archaeologist (if only in the layman’s term). Yet despite it’s popularity in unearthing answers to the questions of our turbulent past, there are surprisingly few texts available on what is arguably a fascinating and historically important subject. The objective herein is to present an analysis of various battles fought around the world from medieval times to the present, and the archaeology recovered from investigations carried out by professionally sanctioned groups and hobbyists. The context here includes general battlefield recovered artifacts, military aviation crash sites, Second World War pill boxes, air raid shelters, POW Camps and other structures. There is also emphasis on Britain’s ally in both world wars, the United States of America, examining the artifacts, wreckology, structures and dumping grounds left behind by the American military forces at the end of the Second World War both in the UK and Europe. Military Archaeology: How Detectorists and Major Finds Improve our Understanding of History is a valuable addition to the military and literary analysis of the archaeology of warfare from the Boudiccan uprising to the 2003 Invasion of Iraq.

The Historical Archaeology of Military Sites

Author : Clarence Raymond Geier,Lawrence E. Babits,Douglas Dowell Scott,David G. Orr
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781603442077

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The Historical Archaeology of Military Sites by Clarence Raymond Geier,Lawrence E. Babits,Douglas Dowell Scott,David G. Orr Pdf

The recent work of anthropologists, historians, and historical archaeologists has changed the very essence of military history. While once preoccupied with great battles and the generals who commanded the armies and employed the tactics, military history has begun to emphasize the importance of the “common man” for interpreting events. As a result, military historians have begun to see military forces and the people serving in them from different perspectives. The Historical Archaeology of Military Sites has encouraged efforts to understand armies as human communities and to address the lives of those who composed them. Tying a group of combatants to the successes and failures of their military commanders leads to a failure to understand such groups as distinct social units and, in some instances, self-supporting societies: structured around a defined social and political hierarchy; regulated by law; needing to be supplied and nurtured; and often at odds with the human community whose lands they occupied, be they those of friend or foe. The Historical Archaeology of Military Sites will afford students, professionals dealing with military sites, and the interested public examples of the latest techniques and proven field methods to aid understanding and conservation of these vital pieces of the world’s heritage.

Archaeology, Cultural Property, and the Military

Author : Laurie Watson Rush
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781843837527

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Archaeology, Cultural Property, and the Military by Laurie Watson Rush Pdf

From Lawrence of Arabia to the Monuments Men to the contributors within this volume, academic scholars have found themselves engaged in conflict areas, in topics involving conflict, and in unlikely partnerships with military professionals. Motives and methods have varied dramatically over the years, but the over-riding theme of this volume is stewardship. In each case, an author has encountered a situation where their expertise has offered the potential to help save archaeological properties, historical structures, and sacred places - or has documented the process. Drawing on major contributions from seven armed forces, amongst others, this book aims to set out the obligations to protect cultural heritage under international Conventions; provide a series of case studies of current military practice; and outline the current efforts to enhance this. Overall, it offers examples, anecdotes, and lessons learned that can be used for consideration in planning future efforts for global archaeological stewardship.--Résumé de l'éditeur.

Archaeology of the Military Orders

Author : Adrian Boas
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134422845

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First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Digging the Trenches

Author : Andrew Robertshaw,David Kenyon
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781783033690

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Digging the Trenches by Andrew Robertshaw,David Kenyon Pdf

This comprehensive, illustrated survey of the latest in battlefield archaeology reveals “intimate insight into the realities of life” during WWI (Current Archaeology). Modern methods of archaeological, historical, and forensic research have transformed our understanding of the Great War. In Digging the Trenches, battlefield archaeologists Andrew Robertshaw and David Kenyon introduce the reader to this exciting new field and explore many of the remarkable projects that have been undertaken. Robertshaw and Kenyon show how archaeology can be used to reveal the positions of trenches, dugouts and other battlefield features, as well as what life on the Western Front was really like. They also show how individual soldiers are coming into focus as forensic investigation is so highly developed that individuals can be identified and their fates discovered. “An excellent introduction to the subject…Digging the Trenches is essential reading.”—Gary Sheffield, Military Illustrated “What a splendid book this is.”—Neil Faulkner, Current Archaeology

Archaeology of the War of 1812

Author : Michael T. Lucas,Julie M. Schablitsky
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315433684

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Archaeology of the War of 1812 by Michael T. Lucas,Julie M. Schablitsky Pdf

This is the first summary of archaeological contributions to our understanding of the War of 1812, published as the war commemorates its 200th anniversary. The contributors of original papers discuss recent excavations and field surveys that present an archaeological perspective that enriches-- and often conflicts with—received historical narratives. The studies cover fortifications, encampments, landscapes, shipwrecks, and battles in the midwestern, southern, mid-Atlantic, and northeastern regions of the United States and in Canada. In addition to archaeologists, this volume will appeal to military history specialists and other historians.

Classical Archaeology

Author : Susan E. Alcock,Robin Osborne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781118255162

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Classical Archaeology by Susan E. Alcock,Robin Osborne Pdf

The fully revised second edition of this successful volume includes updates on the latest archaeological research in all chapters, and two new essays on Greek and Roman art. It retains its unique, paired essay format, as well as key contributions from leading archaeologists and historians of the classical world. Second edition is updated and revised throughout, showcasing the latest research and fresh theoretical approaches in classical archaeology Includes brand new essays on ancient Greek and Roman art in a modern context Designed to encourage critical thinking about the interpretation of ancient material culture and the role of modern perceptions in shaping the study of art and archaeology Features paired essays – one covering the Greek world, the other, the Roman – to stimulate a dialogue not only between the two ancient cultures, but between scholars from different historiographic and methodological traditions Includes maps, chronologies, diagrams, photographs, and short editorial introductions to each chapter

Archaeology and Architecture of the Military Orders

Author : Dr Mathias Piana,Mr Christer Carlsson
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472423368

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Archaeology and Architecture of the Military Orders by Dr Mathias Piana,Mr Christer Carlsson Pdf

As elite communities in medieval societies the Military Orders were driven by the ambition to develop built environments that fulfilled monastic needs as well as military requirements and, in addition, residential and representational purposes. Growing affluence and an international orientation provided a wide range of development potential. That this potential was in fact exploited may be exemplified by the advanced fortifications erected by Templars and Hospitallers in the Levant. Although the history of the Military Orders has been the subject of research for a long time, their material legacy has attracted less attention. In recent years, however, a vast range of topics concerning the Orders’ building activities has become the object of investigation, primarily with the help of archaeology. They comprise the choice of sites and building materials, provision and storage of food and water, aspects of the daily life, the design and layout of commanderies, churches and fortifications, their spatial arrangement, and the role these buildings played in their environmental context. This volume contains ten articles discussing the archaeology and architecture of buildings erected by the three major Military Orders in different geographical regions. They cover most countries of Western Europe and include a number of important fortifications in the Levant. These studies break new ground in the investigation of the built fabric of the Military Orders. Written by noted international scholars this publication is an important contribution to modern research on these institutions, which, in their association of monasticism and knighthood, were so typical for the Middle Ages.

Archaeology in America [4 volumes]

Author : Linda S. Cordell,Kent Lightfoot,Francis McManamon,George Milner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1477 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313021893

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Archaeology in America [4 volumes] by Linda S. Cordell,Kent Lightfoot,Francis McManamon,George Milner Pdf

The greatness of America is right under our feet. The American past—the people, battles, industry and homes—can be found not only in libraries and museums, but also in hundreds of archaeological sites that scientists investigate with great care. These sites are not in distant lands, accessible only by research scientists, but nearby—almost every locale possesses a parcel of land worthy of archaeological exploration. Archaeology in America is the first resource that provides students, researchers, and anyone interested in their local history with a survey of the most important archaeological discoveries in North America. Leading scholars, most with an intimate knowledge of the area, have written in-depth essays on over 300 of the most important archaeological sites that explain the importance of the site, the history of the people who left the artifacts, and the nature of the ongoing research. Archaeology in America divides it coverage into 8 regions: the Arctic and Subarctic, the Great Basin and Plateau, the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, the Midwest, the Northeast, the Southeast, the Southwest, and the West Coast. Each entry provides readers with an accessible overview of the archaeological site as well as books and articles for further research.

Killing Time

Author : Nicholas J Saunders
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752476186

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Killing Time by Nicholas J Saunders Pdf

The passage of time has all but extinguished any living memory of the Great War of 1914-1918 but the experiences of those who fought in the trenches of the Somme and Flanders have since become epic history and the stuff of legend. Today, hardly a month passes without some dramatic and sometimes tragic discovery being made along the old killing fields of the Western Front. Graves of British soldiers buried during battle - still lying in rows seemingly arm in arm or found crouching at the entrance to a dugout; whole 'underground cities' of trenches, dugouts and shelters have been preserved in the mud; field hospitals carved out of the chalk country of the Somme marked with graffiti; unexploded bombs and gas canisters - all of tehse are the poignant and sometimes deadly legacies fo a war we can never forget. Killing Time digs beneath the surface of war to uncover the living reality left behind. Archaeologist and anthropologist Nicholas J Saunders brings together a wealth of discoveries in family photographs, diaries, souvenirs and in the trenches to offer fresh insights into the human dimension of warfare in the contemporary past.

Post-Conflict Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Author : Paul Newson,Ruth Young
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781315472713

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Post-Conflict Archaeology and Cultural Heritage by Paul Newson,Ruth Young Pdf

The human cost in any conflict is of course the first care in terms of the reduction, if not the elimination of damage. However, the destruction of archaeology and heritage as a consequence of civil and international wars is also of major concern, and the irreversible loss of monuments and sites through conflict has been increasingly discussed and documented in recent years. Post-Conflict Archaeology and Cultural Heritage draws together a series of papers from archaeological and heritage professionals seeking positive, pragmatic and practical ways to deal with conflict-damaged sites. For instance, by showing that conflict-damaged cultural heritage and archaeological sites are a valuable resource rather than an inevitable casualty of war, and suggesting that archaeologists use their skills and knowledge to bring communities together, giving them ownership of, and identification with, their cultural heritage. The book is a mixture of the discussion of problems, suggested planning solutions and case studies for both archaeologists and heritage managers. It will be of interest to heritage professionals, archaeologists and anyone working with post-conflict communities, as well as anthropology, archaeology, and heritage academics and their students at a range of levels.

A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Republic

Author : Jane DeRose Evans
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781118557167

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A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Republic by Jane DeRose Evans Pdf

A Companion to the Archaeology of the Roman Republic offers a diversity of perspectives to explore how differing approaches and methodologies can contribute to a greater understanding of the formation of the Roman Republic. Brings together the experiences and ideas of archaeologists from around the world, with multiple backgrounds and areas of interest Offers a vibrant exploration of the ways in which archaeological methods can be used to explore different elements of the Roman Republican period Demonstrates that the Republic was not formed in a vacuum, but was influenced by non-Latin-speaking cultures from throughout the Mediterranean region Enables archaeological thinking in this area to be made accessible both to a more general audience and as a valuable addition to existing discourse Investigates the archaeology of the Roman Republican period with reference to material culture, landscape, technology, identity and empire

Public Archaeology: Arts of Engagement

Author : Howard Williams,Caroline Pudney,Afnan Ezzeldin
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789693744

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Public Archaeology: Arts of Engagement by Howard Williams,Caroline Pudney,Afnan Ezzeldin Pdf

This collection, stemming from the 2nd University of Chester Archaeology Student Conference 'Archaeo-Engage: Engaging Communities in Archaeology' (April 2017), provides original perspectives on public archaeology’s current practices and future potentials focusing on art/archaeological media, strategies and subjects.

Ethics and the Archaeology of Violence

Author : Alfredo González-Ruibal,Gabriel Moshenska
Publisher : Springer
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781493916436

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Ethics and the Archaeology of Violence by Alfredo González-Ruibal,Gabriel Moshenska Pdf

This volume examines the distinctive and highly problematic ethical questions surrounding conflict archaeology. By bringing together sophisticated analyses and pertinent case studies from around the world it aims to address the problems facing archaeologists working in areas of violent conflict, past and present. Of all the contentious issues within archaeology and heritage, the study of conflict and work within conflict zones are undoubtedly the most highly charged and hotly debated, both within and outside the discipline. Ranging across the conflict zones of the world past and present, this book attempts to raise the level of these often fractious debates by locating them within ethical frameworks. The issues and debates in this book range across a range of ethical models, including deontological, teleological and virtue ethics. The chapters address real-world ethical conundrums that confront archaeologists in a diversity of countries, including Israel/Palestine, Iran, Uruguay, Argentina, Rwanda, Germany and Spain. They all have in common recent, traumatic experiences of war and dictatorship. The chapters provide carefully argued, thought-provoking analyses and examples that will be of real practical use to archaeologists in formulating and addressing ethical dilemmas in a confident and constructive manner.

Forensic Archaeology

Author : W. J. Mike Groen,Nicholas Márquez-Grant,Rob Janaway
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781118745960

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Forensic Archaeology by W. J. Mike Groen,Nicholas Márquez-Grant,Rob Janaway Pdf

Forensic archaeology is mostly defined as the use ofarchaeological methods and principles within a legal context.However, such a definition only covers one aspect of forensicarchaeology and misses the full potential this discipline has tooffer. This volume is unique in that it contains 57 chapters fromexperienced forensic archaeological practitioners working indifferent countries, intergovernmental organisations orNGO’s. It shows that the practice of forensic archaeologyvaries worldwide as a result of diverse historical, educational,legal and judicial backgrounds. The chapters in this volume will bean invaluable reference to (forensic) archaeologists, forensicanthropologists, humanitarian and human rights workers, forensicscientists, police officers, professionals working in criminaljustice systems and all other individuals who are interested in thepotential forensic archaeology has to offer at scenes of crime orplaces of incident. This volume promotes the development offorensic archaeology worldwide. In addition, it proposes aninterpretative framework that is grounded in archaeological theoryand methodology, integrating affiliated behavioural and forensicsciences.