The Early Cultures of North-West Europe [Paperback]

This 1950 book, produced as a memorial for Cambridge historian H. M. Chadwick, contains contributions on aspects of early culture in Northwestern Europe.This 1950 book, produced as a memorial for Cambridge historian H. M. Chadwick, contains numerous contributions on various aspects of early culture in Northwestern Europe. The contributions discuss Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic history, together with archaeological discoveries. Illustrative figures are also included throughout.This 1950 book, produced as a memorial for Cambridge historian H. M. Chadwick, contains numerous contributions on various aspects of early culture in Northwestern Europe. The contributions discuss Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic history, together with archaeological discoveries. Illustrative figures are also included throughout.Originally published in 1950, this book was produced as a memorial for the leading Cambridge historian and literary scholar Hector Munro Chadwick (18701947). Written by former pupils of Chadwick at Cambridge University, the text contains numerous contributions on various aspects of early culture in Northwestern Europe. The contributions discuss Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic history, together with archaeological discoveries. Illustrative figures are also included throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Chadwick and the history of Northwestern Europe.List of illustrations; Editor's note; Acknowledgements; Biographical note; List of publications; Part I. Archaeological: 1. The long barrow in Western Europe G. E. Daniel; 2. The Cotswold megalithic culture: the grave goods and their background Elsie M. Clifford; 3. The Beaker period in Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire North-of-the-Sands Clare I. Fell; 4. Burial ritual and custom in the Bronze Age: illustrated by recent excavations in south Wales Sir Cyril Fox; 5. The British Isles and the beginning of the northern early Bronze Age J. M. de Navarro; 6. Significant objects at Sutton Hoo D. ElizlS@