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| Author | Evans, John, 1823-1908 |
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| LoC No. | 01005390 |
| Title | The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments, of Great Britain and Ireland. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland" by John Evans is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the archaeological findings of bronze artifacts in the British Isles, indicating the civilization's material culture during the Bronze Age. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the tools, weapons, and decorative items utilized in ancient societies across Great Britain and Ireland, reflecting the transition from earlier stone tools. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the bronze-using period, beginning with the author's explanation of the prolonged timelines involved in the transitional phases from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age, and then to the Iron Age. Evans articulates the complexities involved in defining these periods, asserting that the evolution of metal usage was gradual and influenced by various factors, including geography and culture. He also emphasizes the importance of minor details in artifacts that could yield significant insights into the evolution of ancient civilizations, hinting at the subsequent chapters that will delve deeper into the specific types of implements, their functions, and their interconnections with broader archaeological trends. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Bronze age -- Ireland |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Bronze age -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53092 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 152 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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