The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments, of Great Britain and

Evans, John, 1823-1908Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 4.0
Word count
1.2M words
Chapters
124

Tags

English Originals History and Culture Prehistoric ArtifactArtifact CatalogField ArchaeologyArchaeological DiscoveryMetalworkMaterial CultureIllustrated GuideAcademic StudyBritainEuropean Prehistory

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments, of Great Britain andAuthor: Evans, John, 1823-1908,Language: English, Class: GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology, Release Date: Sep 19, 2016

Editor's review

This book is John Evans's classic work on ancient bronze implements, weapons, and ornaments of Great Britain, belonging to the object-based research tradition in archaeology and anthropology. Using artifacts as its thread, the author systematically surveys the material remains of the Bronze Age, discussing forms, functions, and craftsmanship, reflecting the nineteenth-century archaeological emphasis on typological comparison and object description. For today's readers, its value lies not only in the records of specific artifacts but also in presenting the research perspectives and classificatory approaches of a discipline in its formative period. It is suitable as a reference for the history of archaeology, material culture studies, and Bronze Age topics, and for museum professionals and enthusiasts of ancient craftsmanship to read alongside artifact catalogs. Note that it was published early, and some dating and interpretations have been revised by later research; readers should maintain a critical awareness and use it alongside modern archaeological findings.

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Reading tips

  1. First read a modern overview of Bronze Age archaeology to establish a chronological framework, then compare it with the book's artifact descriptions.
  2. While reading, note artifact types and find spots for easy comparison with later research materials.
  3. Treat it as a text in the history of archaeology, noting the author's typological methods and the interpretive limits of his time.
  4. Read alongside museum objects or catalogs to understand the descriptions of form and craftsmanship more intuitively.

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FAQ

Are the research conclusions in this book still valid? The book was written in the nineteenth century, and some dating, classification, and functional interpretations have been revised or refined by later archaeological research. Its main value lies in its artifact records and its significance for disciplinary history, not in providing the latest conclusions. Readers should use it alongside modern archaeological findings rather than treating it as authoritative fact.
Does the book include illustrations of artifacts? Nineteenth-century archaeological works of this kind usually include numerous line drawings accompanying textual descriptions of artifact forms. The exact number and format of plates depend on the specific edition; readers can consult the electronic version provided by Project Gutenberg to see the original text and illustrations.
Can non-specialist readers understand this book? The book focuses on artifact description and typological comparison, with considerable terminology and an academic style. Readers without archaeological background may get lost in discussions of classification and dating. If you are simply interested in ancient artifacts, it is advisable to read a popular introduction first and then selected chapters.
Why read a nineteenth-century archaeology book? It shows how archaeology gradually established its methods through object description and typological comparison, and helps readers understand the perspectives and limits of the discipline in its formative period. For those studying disciplinary history or material culture research methods, such early works are themselves primary sources, not merely sources of knowledge.

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About the author

Evans, John, 1823-1908 Author · British · 1823–1908

John Evans (1823–1908) was a British archaeologist and numismatist. Public information about him is limited, making his biographical details difficult to describe in full, but it is clear that he long focused on prehistoric material remains and was known for systematically organizing ancient British artifacts. Two of his works are held in the collection, namely The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments, of Great Britain and The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments, of Great Britain and. Judging from their titles and subjects, his writing centers on the classification, description, and comparative study of stone and bronze implements, weapons, and ornaments, and belongs to the typical nineteenth-century antiquarian and archaeological literature. Such work preserved important records of artifacts for the study of British prehistoric culture and reflects the tendency of scholars of his time to reconstruct ancient life on the basis of material evidence.