Warriors And Weapons In Bronze Age Europe

Author : A. F. Harding
Publisher : Archaeolingua
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Bronze age
ISBN : 9638046864

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Warriors and Weapons in Bronze Age Europe by A. F. Harding Pdf

The Bronze Age of Europe was a time of major changes in society, economy and technology. One of these was the emergence of a warrior class, equipped with a new set of artefacts that can for the first time be called weapons. This book discusses the evidence for the existence of these warriors, and the stages by which they emerged from the Neolithic and Copper Ages, when farming was the main means of subsistence but hunting was also a prestige activity. From beginnings when dagger graves were the norm, in the Early Bronze Age, to the appearance of lavishly equipped sword graves, complete with armour and items for personal adornment, in the Late Bronze Age, the book charts the rise of warrior elites in Europe over the period ca 2500 to 700 BC, drawing on the specific evidence of weapon distributions and deposition contexts. It considers the rise of fortified hilltop sites, and the evidence for territorial organisation based on them. The emergence of warrior bands, with a fighting mode based on inter-group raiding, is seen as a major component of aggression in the later stages of the Bronze Age. This is coupled with a consideration of what such aggression should be called (whether warfare or something else), and how to identify it from the evidence of prehistoric archaeology.

Author : Christian Horn,Kristian Kristiansen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107185562

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Warfare in Bronze Age Society by Christian Horn,Kristian Kristiansen Pdf

The Bronze Age represents the global emergence of a militarized society with a martial culture that constructed the warrior as a 'Hero' and warfare as 'Heroic'. The book takes a fresh look at warfare and its role in reshaping Bronze Age society from the Mediterranean to northern Europe.

Author : Richard Osgood,Sarah Monks
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752476025

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Bronze Age Warfare by Richard Osgood,Sarah Monks Pdf

The Bronze Age, so named because of the technological advances in metalworking and countless innovations in the manufacture and design of tools and weapons, is among the most fascinating periods in human history. Archaeology has taught us much about the way of life, habits and homes of Bronze Age people, but as yet little has been written about warfare. What was Bronze Age warfare like? How did people fight and against whom? What weapons were used? Did they fortify their settlements, and, if so, were these intended as defensive or offensive structures? This detailed and fully illustrated study of warfare in Bronze Age Europe, aims to answer these and many other questions.

Author : A. F. Harding
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 0521367298

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European Societies in the Bronze Age by A. F. Harding Pdf

The Bronze Age, roughly 2500 to 750 BC, was the last fully prehistoric period in Europe and a crucial element in the formation of the Europe that emerged into history in the later first millennium BC. This book focuses on the material culture remains of the period, and through them provides an interpretation of the main trends in human development that occurred during this timespan. It pays particular attention to the discoveries and theoretical advances of the last twenty years that have necessitated a major revision of received opinions about many aspects of the Bronze Age. Arranged thematically, it reviews the evidence for a range of topics in cross-cultural fashion, defining which major characteristics of the period were universal and which culture and area-specific. The result is a comprehensive study that will be of value to specialists and students, while remaining accessible to the non-specialist.

Author : Richard John Harrison
Publisher : Western Academic and Specialist Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Antiquities, Prehistoric
ISBN : UCSC:32106018649092

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Symbols and Warriors by Richard John Harrison Pdf

In Bronze Age Europe a lifestyle emerged, expressed in stone images, that exalted men. In this work, images from over 100 engraved stelai are used to show how Mediterranean and European elements fused into a common social code, becoming a dominant warrior ideology, spreading amid the Bronze Age societies.

Author : Richard Osgood
Publisher : BAR International Series
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X006076159

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Warfare in the Late Bronze Age of North Europe by Richard Osgood Pdf

Warfare has often been mentioned as a characteristic of Urnfield cultures in Late Bronze Age Europe but the nature of this conflict has not been studied in detail. Based on a survey of the literature and on a study of Bronze Age arms in the Ashmolean Museum, this book fills that gap.

Author : Anthony Harding,Harry Fokkens
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 750 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780191007330

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The Oxford Handbook of the European Bronze Age by Anthony Harding,Harry Fokkens Pdf

The Oxford Handbook of the European Bronze Age is a wide-ranging survey of a crucial period in prehistory during which many social, economic, and technological changes took place. Written by expert specialists in the field, the book provides coverage both of the themes that characterize the period, and of the specific developments that took place in the various countries of Europe. After an introduction and a discussion of chronology, successive chapters deal with settlement studies, burial analysis, hoards and hoarding, monumentality, rock art, cosmology, gender, and trade, as well as a series of articles on specific technologies and crafts (such as transport, metals, glass, salt, textiles, and weighing). The second half of the book covers each country in turn. From Ireland to Russia, Scandinavia to Sicily, every area is considered, and up to date information on important recent finds is discussed in detail. The book is the first to consider the whole of the European Bronze Age in both geographical and thematic terms, and will be the standard book on the subject for the foreseeable future.

Author : John Carman,Anthony Harding
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752495217

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Ancient Warfare by John Carman,Anthony Harding Pdf

This ambitious and innovative book sets out to establish a new understanding of human aggression and conflict in the distant past. Examining the evidence of warfare in prehistoric times and in the early historical period, John Carman and Anthony Harding throw fresh light on the motives and methods of the combatants. This study marks a significant new step in this fascinating and neglected subject, and sets the agenda for many years to come. By integrating archaeological and documentary research, the contributors seek to explain why some sides gained and others lost in battle and examine the impact of warfare on the social and political developments of early chiefdoms and states. Their conclusions suggest a new interpretation of the evolution of warfare from the Stone Age and the Bronze Age, through the military practice of the Ancient Greeks and the Romans, to the conflicts of the Anglo-Saxons and of medieval Europe.

Author : Richard G. Osgood (jr.),Judith Toms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:889877686

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Bronze Age Warfare by Richard G. Osgood (jr.),Judith Toms Pdf

Author : Dan Howard
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848842939

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Bronze Age Military Equipment by Dan Howard Pdf

This book is a fascinating discussion of the development of the military equipment of the earliest organized armies. Dan Howard describes the development of weapons, armor and chariots, how they were made and their tactical use in battle. Spanning from the introduction of massed infantry by the Sumerians (c. 26th century BC) through to the collapse of the chariot civilizations (c. 12th century BC), this is the period of the epic struggles described in the Old Testament and Homer's Iliad, the clashes of mighty empires like those of the Babylonians, Egyptians and Hittites.

Author : Attila Gyucha,William A. Parkinson
Publisher : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 195044645X

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First Kings of Europe (Set) by Attila Gyucha,William A. Parkinson Pdf

Contains the Essay volume and the Exhibit Catalogue volume. The catalogue accompanies an international exhibition, "First Kings of Europe," and the essay volume, First Kings of Europe: From Farmers to Rulers in Prehistoric Southeastern Europe, that examine the artifacts and cultures of this area from the Neolithic to the Iron Age. Over several millennia, early agricultural villages gave rise to tribal kingdoms and monarchies, replacing smaller, more egalitarian social structures with complex state organizations led by royal individuals invested with power. Several hundred objects and artifacts in the exhibition are portrayed in the catalog, accompanied by introductory text and detailed entries for each item. The spectacular and highly detailed color photographs introduce us to the gold and silver ornaments, bronze and iron weaponry, rich metal hoards and magnificent ceremonial vessels that are masterpieces from this period of history. Many of them have never left their countries of origin, making this exhibition and these two volumes documenting it an opportunity not to miss.

Author : John Hewitt
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547603634

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Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe by John Hewitt Pdf

"Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe" by John Hewitt stands as a magnum opus, offering an extensive and enlightening exploration of weaponry and armor spanning from the formidable Iron Age to the culmination of the 13th century in Europe. Hewitt's painstaking research serves as a guiding light, illuminating the evolution of martial technology and the ingenuity of armorers and weapon-smiths across the ages. The comprehensive nature of this work is a testament to Hewitt's dedication, as he meticulously unveils the intricacies of each era's arms and armor, shedding light on the weapons that shaped history's battlefields. Accompanied by detailed illustrations that breathe life into these historical relics, the book becomes a captivating time machine, transporting readers back to the tumultuous epochs when knights, warriors, and defenders donned their protective shields and brandished their weapons in the relentless dance of combat. "Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe" is an indispensable resource for history enthusiasts, martial scholars, and anyone intrigued by the artistry and innovation of Europe's military past. This volume is more than a book; it is a gateway to an era of valor, craftsmanship, and the enduring legacy of battle-tested equipment.

Author : Irene S. Lemos,Antonis Kotsonas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1484 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118770191

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A Companion to the Archaeology of Early Greece and the Mediterranean, 2 Volume Set by Irene S. Lemos,Antonis Kotsonas Pdf

A Companion that examines together two pivotal periods of Greek archaeology and offers a rich analysis of early Greek culture A Companion to the Archaeology of Early Greece and the Mediterranean offers an original and inclusive review of two key periods of Greek archaeology, which are typically treated separately—the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age. It presents an in-depth exploration of the society and material culture of Greece and the Mediterranean, from the 14th to the early 7th centuries BC. The two-volume companion sets Aegean developments within their broader geographic and cultural context, and presents the wide-ranging interactions with the Mediterranean. The companion bridges the gap that typically exists between Prehistoric and Classical Archaeology and examines material culture and social practice across Greece and the Mediterranean. A number of specialists examine the environment and demography, and analyze a range of textual and archaeological evidence to shed light on socio-political and cultural developments. The companion also emphasizes regionalism in the archaeology of early Greece and examines the responses of different regions to major phenomena such as state formation, literacy, migration and colonization. Comprehensive in scope, this important companion: Outlines major developments in the two key phases of early Greece, the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age Includes studies of the geography, chronology and demography of early Greece Explores the development of early Greek state and society and examines economy, religion, art and material culture Sets Aegean developments within their Mediterranean context Written for students, and scholars interested in the material culture of the era, ACompanion to the Archaeology of Early Greece and the Mediterranean offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide that bridges the gap between the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age. 2020 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Winner!

Author : International Workshop on Warfare in Bronze Age Europe,European Association of Archaeologists. Meeting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 140730822X

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Bronze Age Warfare by International Workshop on Warfare in Bronze Age Europe,European Association of Archaeologists. Meeting Pdf

"This volume presents the outcome of two meetings: the international workshop on Warfare in Bronze Age Europe: manufacture and use of weaponry, an interdisciplinary research on technology and utilisation of archaeological finds, held in Vienna ... from the 30th October to 1st November 2009 and the session New approaches on studying weaponry of the European bronze age held at the 15th annual meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) in Riva del Garda, Italy, on the 17th September 2009"--Pref.

Author : John Hewitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Armor
ISBN : KUL:IE12167241

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Ancient armour and weapons in Europe: from the iron period of the northern nations to the end of the thirteenth (-seventeenth) century by John Hewitt Pdf