Medieval Archaeology An Encyclopedia Pam J Crabtree by Pam J. Crabtree 9780815312864, 0815312865 instant download after payment.

Written by more than sixty experts in the field, Medieval Archaeology contains articles on the major sites throughout Europe and introduces the reader to modern archaeological methods and techniques, including the study of plant and human skeletal remains. Regional summaries provide an overview of the most recent archaeological discoveries across the continent. Of special interest are the articles covering everyday life during the Middle Ages. Included are entries on life in cities and villages, textiles and jewelry, food, boat building, animal husbandry, and travel and trade." "The book is illustrated with photographs and maps of the major sites. Readers wishing to do further research will find bibliographies at the end of each article that provide additional sources.