01359nam a2200157Ia 4500 20250710124120.0 250710s9999 xx 000 0 und d 9780521103886 936.3 GRA Gräslund, Bo The Birth of Prehistoric Chronology Cambridge University Press 2008 The development of European archaeology as a scholarly discipline in the nineteenth century was closely connected with the appearance of systematic methods for dating archaeological materials and these methods evolved largely in Scandinavia. Professor Gräslund's book is the first in-depth study of what is now recognised as a crucial stage in the history of archaeology. Beginning with an analysis of the basic elements of archaeological dating systems, he traces the origin and subsequent development of these systems, examining in detail how they were built up and refined. The Three Age System, methods of dating by find associations and the applications of typology for relative dating are themes that receive particular attention. Individuals, however, are never lost from sight. Throughout the book the author seeks to assess the contribution of the often colourful personalities involved and the volume concludes with a valuable biographical appendix. Social Science ENGLISH 575389 575389 0 0 0 0 ACL ACL 7B 2025-07-10 0 936.3 GRA 234737 2025-07-10 12:41:20 2025-07-10 ENGLISH