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The Tale of the Axe: How the Neolithic Revolution Transformed Britain

Miles, David • Thames & Hudson • ISBN-13 978-0500051863

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The Tale of the Axe: How the Neolithic Revolution Transformed Britain

Miles, David • Thames & Hudson

ISBN-10: 0500051860 · ISBN-13: 978-0500051863 · 2016 · 1st Edition

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The Tale of the Axe explores the profound impact of the Neolithic Revolution on Britain, examining how the advent of agriculture and the development of stone tools transformed society. David Miles provides an in-depth analysis of archaeological findings and offers insights into the cultural and technological advancements of the period.

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Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Hardcover1st Edition2016
Pages: 384Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: MilesContributor: David

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Category: Ancient ToolsCategory: ArchaeologyCategory: Axes, PrehistoricCategory: British ArchaeologyCategory: CivilizationCategory: Civilization, AncientCategory: Cultural TransformationCategory: Material Culture StudiesInfluenced by: Gordon ChildeInfluenced by: Jacquetta HawkesInfluenced by: Colin RenfrewInfluenced by: Ian HodderInfluenced: Contemporary ArchaeologistsInfluenced: Historians of TechnologyInfluenced: Cultural AnthropologistsInfluenced: British HistoriansCornerstone of: Neolithic studies in Britain

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