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9780007299119

Birth of Modern Britain : A Journey Through Britain's Remarkable Recent Archaeology to the Present

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  • ISBN13:

    9780007299119

  • ISBN10:

    0007299117

  • Edition: Reprint
  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2012-02-09
  • Publisher: HarperCollins UK
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List Price: $15.95

Summary

The fourth and final part in a critically acclaimed exploration of Britain's hidden past Covering the whole of the post-medieval period, from 1550 to the present day, Francis Pryor brings his customary wit and erudition to the study of modern historical archaeology, probably the fastest-growing branch of the subject. Ranging over topics as diverse as the birth of modern agriculture; the growth of towns and cities; and the development of roads, canals, and railways; he brings to a gripping conclusion his illuminating journey into Britain's archaeological past.

Author Biography

Francis Pryor has spent 30 years studying the prehistory of the Fens and has excavated sites as diverse as Bronze Age farms, field systems, and entire Iron Age villages. He is the author of Britain BC, Britain AD, and Britain in the Middle Ages.

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