Encyclopedia of Historical Archaeology

The Encyclopedia of Historical Archaeology is a ground-breaking compendium of information about this ever-growing field. Historical archaeology can be defined in two subtly different ways, firstly as an archaeological investigation into any past culture with a literate tradition, or as a study of the 'modern world' and those conditions which have shaped it since the 1400s. The Encyclopedia bridges both definitions by concentrating on the post-1400 period as well as containing generic explanations of historical archaeology where needed.Compiled by over 120 experts from around the world, this volume contains more than 370 entries covering important concepts and sites, making this a comprehensive resource.