Archaeology is both an academic subject and a passionate hobby for thousands around the world. Pen and Sword Archaeology is a fast growing list with the support of Professor Joann Fletcher as well as Dr Nick Saunders acting as Series Consultant to the Modern Conflict Archaeology list.
Pen and Sword Archaeology aims to provide accessible and up to date archaeological books on a wide range of subjects, including the classical world, ancient Egypt, antiquarian biographies, history vs archaeology, local archaeology, image heavy books, maritime archaeology, modern conflict archaeology and battlefield archaeology.
"This lavishly illustrated second edition will be an important contribution to hillfort studies, especially for those who have an interest in the archaeology of later prehistory of southern Britain"
Current Archaeology - October 2023
"This lavishly illustrated second edition will be an important contribution to hillfort studies, especially for those who have an interest in the archaeology of later prehistory of southern Britain"
Current Archaeology - October 2023
"Heath's meticulous research and attention to detail has brought the rich and varied nature of the archaeology of the Llyn peninsula to light and it represents an important contribution to Welsh archaeology"
Current Archaeology - October 2023
"Heath's meticulous research and attention to detail has brought the rich and varied nature of the archaeology of the Llyn peninsula to light and it represents an important contribution to Welsh archaeology"
Current Archaeology - October 2023
“[A] successful and engaging edited volume that will appeal to any archaeologist or scholar interested in ancient political organization… While the individual papers certainly stand on their own, maximum effect is achieved when the volume is read as a single collection. With this, the variability among state and house societies in particular is on full display.”
BMCR - November 2023
“[A] successful and engaging edited volume that will appeal to any archaeologist or scholar interested in ancient political organization… While the individual papers certainly stand on their own, maximum effect is achieved when the volume is read as a single collection. With this, the variability among state and house societies in particular is on full display.”
BMCR - November 2023
"[A]n ambitious venture, vastly expanding the chronological scope of interactions between two far-flung and disparate regions of the Old World: the Aegean and India."
IJNA - November 2023
"[A]n ambitious venture, vastly expanding the chronological scope of interactions between two far-flung and disparate regions of the Old World: the Aegean and India."
IJNA - November 2023
"[T]his book describes a well-conducted project and deserves its place alongside other garden archaeology publications."
Garden History - November 2023
"[T]his book describes a well-conducted project and deserves its place alongside other garden archaeology publications."
Garden History - November 2023
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An Archaeological History of Britain
Jonathan Eaton has provided the essential volume for all students of Archaeology, Classical Civilisations and Ancient History by condensing the entire archaeological history of Britain into one accessible volume. The Archaeological History of Britain takes us from the earliest prehistoric archaeology right up to the contemporary archaeology of the… Read more...