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. He lives in Oxford, UK.
"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)
"Colorfully weaves history, geography archaeology and anthropology
into a mesmerizing tapestry chronicling the development of Europe.
. . . Richly told, Cunliffe's tale yields a wealth of insights into
the earliest days of European civilization."—Publishers
Weekly(starred review)
"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
"Nothing less than a masterwork, a gloriously sweeping survey of
the early history of Europe drawn by a scholar and archaeologist at
the very peak of his powers. . . . Magnificent. . . . Beautifully
illustrated and simply written. . . . There are hundreds of
examples of great erudition and innovative thinking in this
wonderful book, but its chief pleasure is the sheer sweep of the
thing, its confidence—born of a lifetime of study—its brio and its
crystal-clear thinking."—Alistair Moffat, The Scotsman
"Barry Cunliffe’s latest book represents the synthesis of half a
century studying the archaeology of Europe … He has established a
pre-eminent reputation for mastery of a huge corpus of Europe-wide
data, and an ability to construct panoramic overviews of past
epochs. His latest book is his most ambitious so far. . ."—Current
Archaeology, No. 229
"The scope of Professor Cunliffe’s new book is staggering . . . the
text is liberally sprinkled with beautifully reproduced photographs
and colour-coded maps – a wonderfully clear accompaniment . . .
essential introductory reading . . . a wonderful overview. . . .
Few scholars could seriously have attempted to write a work
covering such a vast expanse of time and space, let alone have
succeeded so admirably in condensing the great mass of information
into a book that is such a manageable and rewarding read."—James
Beresford, Minerva
"To somebody like myself, who enjoys big history (and prehistory),
this supplies it with a vengeance. . . . The author is one of
our greatest living archaeologists, writing at the height of his
powers and with decades of accumulated knowledge brought into play.
The result is a cascade of maps, illustrations and (above all)
vivid, informed, assured prose."—History Today
"[An] impressive study. . . . It is a scholarly tale told in
enjoyable prose and capably illustrated with excellent maps and
relevant artefacts in colour."—Good Book Guide
Winner of the 2008 PROSE Award for Excellence in the World History
& Biography/Autobiography category, sponsored by the Association of
American Publishers
Top Seller in European History as compiled by YBP Library
Services (2009)
"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
"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
"A fluent and authoritative overview from one of our best known and
most respected archaeological writers highlighting the formative
influence of contacts, coasts and rivers on the development of
European societies from earliest times."—Chris Scarre, University
of Durham, editor of The Human Past
"An astonishment: a transformation of prehistoric and early Europe
from a minor outpost of the five continents into a restless and
influential maritime member of an expanding world. Provocative but
persuasive."—Aubrey Burl, author of A Guide to the Stone Circles of
Britain, Ireland and Brittany
"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
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