The Origins of Agriculture in EuropeThe Origins of Agriculture in Europe takes a look at current ideas in the light of a considerable mass of literature and archaeological evidence; examining the transition to agriculture through the comparison of social and economic developments across Europe. |
Contents
APPROACHES TO THE TRANSITION TO FARMING | 1 |
THE SPREAD OF AGRICULTURE ACROSS EUROPE | 22 |
THE ATLANTIC FRINGE | 44 |
THE AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION IN SOUTHERN | 63 |
THE INTRODUCTION OF FARMING TO BRITAIN | 94 |
EARLY NEOLITHIC SOUTHERN SCANDINAVIA | 119 |
EARLY NEOLITHIC BRITAIN AND IRELAND | 147 |
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