Archaeology is both an academic subject and a passionate hobby for thousands around the world. Pen and Sword Archaeology is a fast growing list with the support of Professor Joann Fletcher as well as Dr Nick Saunders acting as Series Consultant to the Modern Conflict Archaeology list.
Pen and Sword Archaeology aims to provide accessible and up to date archaeological books on a wide range of subjects, including the classical world, ancient Egypt, antiquarian biographies, history vs archaeology, local archaeology, image heavy books, maritime archaeology, modern conflict archaeology and battlefield archaeology.
A thorough and first-rate work on an aspect of the war very few of us ever spare a thought for, let alone know anything about. This well written book gives a most fascinating insight into the logistical effort required to fight the war, from sourcing raw materials through to manufacture and supply. Together with first-hand accounts, and using official documents and archive records, the reader is drawn into the past to achieve a better understanding of their ancestors' uniforms and what it took to create and wear them.
[b]Highly recommended. 10/10[/b]
The Great War magazine, July 2018
A thorough and first-rate work on an aspect of the war very few of us ever spare a thought for, let alone know anything about. This well written book gives a most fascinating insight into the logistical effort required to fight the war, from sourcing raw materials through to manufacture and supply. Together with first-hand accounts, and using official documents and archive records, the reader is drawn into the past to achieve a better understanding of their ancestors' uniforms and what it took to create and wear them.
[b]Highly recommended. 10/10[/b]
The Great War magazine, July 2018
This well researched, well written book is recommended for archaeologists, military historians and all those interested in the development of human kind.
Minerva, May/June 2018 – reviewed by David Sim
This well researched, well written book is recommended for archaeologists, military historians and all those interested in the development of human kind.
Minerva, May/June 2018 – reviewed by David Sim
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The Armourer, January 2018
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The Armourer, January 2018
My knowledge of the pharaohs is limited to what I originally read in the Bible and various BBC documentaries on Ancient Egypt I've watched over the years, together with some of the magnificent Dorling Kindersley history books that have come my way. Garry Shaw's book is something of a revelation, a different way of looking at what we know about the Ancient Egyptians and their amazing culture.
Books Monthly
My knowledge of the pharaohs is limited to what I originally read in the Bible and various BBC documentaries on Ancient Egypt I've watched over the years, together with some of the magnificent Dorling Kindersley history books that have come my way. Garry Shaw's book is something of a revelation, a different way of looking at what we know about the Ancient Egyptians and their amazing culture.
Books Monthly
This book provides so many details about Roman military equipment that it completely blew my mind. Rather than treating this as an ordinary military history book, I perceive this book as more of a profound archaeological/historical work. Supported by hundreds of references and primary sources, this book is a true gem that any Roman military aficionado should keep.
Kunwon Saw, Freelance
This book provides so many details about Roman military equipment that it completely blew my mind. Rather than treating this as an ordinary military history book, I perceive this book as more of a profound archaeological/historical work. Supported by hundreds of references and primary sources, this book is a true gem that any Roman military aficionado should keep.
Kunwon Saw, Freelance
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An Archaeological History of Britain
Jonathan Eaton has provided the essential volume for all students of Archaeology, Classical Civilisations and Ancient History by condensing the entire archaeological history of Britain into one accessible volume. The Archaeological History of Britain takes us from the earliest prehistoric archaeology right up to the contemporary archaeology of the… Read more...
'The book is an excellent introduction to the subject, covering how archaeology is carried out, what it can tell us about the conditions in the front, and ending with poignant tales of four men whose remains were uncovered in the course of archaeological digs….Digging the Trenches is essential reading and unlikely to be displaced as the best single… Read more...
