Barry Cunliffe is one of the most important and distinguished archaeologists in Europe. He is Professor of Archaeology at the University of Oxford, and is the author of over fifteen books.
"Cunliffe provides an enthralling history of Europe from end of the
last ice age to the brink of global exploration, an extraordinary
story told with unsurpassed knowledge and insight." -Steven Mithen,
author of After the Ice: A Global Human History 20,000-5000 BC
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"Europe Between the Oceans, at once compelling and judicious, is an
extraordinary book. A work of analytical depth and imaginative
sweep. . . . Lavishly illustrated and replete with a sumptuous
array of creatively conceived color maps . . ." Benjamin Schwarz,
Atlantic Monthly--Benjamin Schwarz"Atlantic Monthly"
(05/11/2009)"
"This book is an achievement of astonishing scope: the first to
present the whole prehistory of Europe from the origins of farming
to the rise of urban society with evident authority, and then to go
on to review the Roman world right through to the dawn of the
Middle Ages. A pioneering work of synthesis on a continental scale,
this is the first coherent overview of the origins of Europe which
meets the challenge of treading the path from prehistory into the
full light of history. Only an archaeologist could have written it,
yet Professor Cunliffe has an impressive grasp also of the
historical sources for the Roman world and its aftermath. His easy
style should please the general reader, while the boldness and
assurance of his masterly treatment will challenge and intrigue the
specialist." -Lord Colin Renfrew, Formerly Disney Professor of
Archaeology and Director of the McDonald Institute for
Archaeological Research, University of Cambridge
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"This is a truly remarkable book... It is immensely readable and
totally authoritative... No one could read this book, one of its
distinguished author's finest achievements, without pleasure and
profit. Simply put, it is excellent: original, exciting and a
delight to read" Roger Collins, author of Visigoth Spain, 409-711
and Early Medieval Europe, 300-1000--Roger Collins"
"This tale is a human one, admirably told within a variety of
geographical and ecological contexts. . . . Remarkable. . . .
Europe between the Oceans is a model of interdisciplinary
environmental history and a thoroughly enjoyable work. Cunliffe
gracefully distills the essence of European development across a
span of time as few authors would attempt, and he does so without
sacrificing detail. It is admirable in its accessibility, currency,
and scope, with much to offer general readers as well as historians
and archaeologists." Vicki Ellen Szabo, Journal of World
History--Vicki Ellen Szabo "Journal of World History ""
"Vibrant. . . . Europe Between the Oceans is eminently readable
[and] synthesizes major themes in archaeology and history. . . .
One of the most accessible discussions available." Cheryl Ward,
International Journal of Maritime History--Cheryl Ward
"International Journal of Maritime History ""
Cunliffe has written an extraordinary book, which is the
culmination of a lifetime s research and thinking about early
European history. This is archaeology that truly is history, a
definitive account of early Europe from its beginnings to medieval
times that draws effortlessly on a myriad of sources.
Archaeologists, general readers, and historians alike will delight
in this historical tapestry. Brian Fagan, Emeritus Professor of
Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, and author
of The Long Summer
--Brian Fagan"
When history is written in this way, conventional priorities are
overthrown. . . . An admirable distillation of an enormous amount
of evidence full of what is beautiful, interesting and true. James
Fenton, The Sunday Times (London)
--James Fenton"The Sunday Times" (08/08/2008)"
"Cunliffe has written an extraordinary book, which is the
culmination of a lifetime's research and thinking about early
European history. This is archaeology that truly is history, a
definitive account of early Europe from its beginnings to medieval
times that draws effortlessly on a myriad of sources.
Archaeologists, general readers, and historians alike will delight
in this historical tapestry."--Brian Fagan, Emeritus Professor of
Anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, and author
of "The Long Summer"
--Brian Fagan
"When history is written in this way, conventional priorities are
overthrown. . . . An admirable distillation of an enormous amount
of evidence--full of what is beautiful, interesting and
true."--James Fenton, "The Sunday Times" (London)
--James Fenton"The Sunday Times" (08/08/2008)
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