Publisher's Synopsis
In this book, the author, one of the most celebrated archaeologists, seeks a "rapprochement" between the traditionally conflicting methodologies of the classical archaeologist and the prehistorian. He examines the social and economic systems of barbarian Europe in relation to Greco-Roman civilization and chronicles its development from 600 BC to the fifth century.;The book incorporates much new research and includes the results of the author's own excavations at sites such as Hengistbury.;The author has directed excavations at Winchester, Fishbourne, Bath, and Danebury and is well known for his BBC broadcasts.
