Ancestral Journeys: The Peopling of Europe from the First Venturers to the Vikings - Rilegato

Manco, Jean

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ISBN 10: 050005178X ISBN 13: 9780500051788

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2013

Riassunto

Who are the Europeans and where did they come from? In recent years scientific advances have released a mass of data, turning cherished ideas upside down. The idea of migration in prehistory, so long out of favor, is back on the agenda. New advances allow us to track human movement and the spread of crops, animals, and disease, and we can see the evidence of population crashes and rises, both continent-wide and locally. Visions of continuity have been replaced with a more dynamic view of Europe’s past, with one wave of migration followed by another, from the first human arrivals in Europe to the Vikings.Ancient DNA links Europe to its nearest neighbors. It is not a new idea that farming was brought from the Near East, but genetics now reveal an unexpectedly complex process in which farmers arrived not in one wave, but several. Even more unexpected is the evidence that the European gene pool was stirred vigorously many times after farming had reached most of Europe. Climate change played a part in this upheaval, but so did new inventions such as the c and wheeled vehicles. Genetic and linguistic clues also enhance our understanding of the upheavals of the Migration Period, the wanderings of steppe nomads, and the adventures of the Vikings.

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Useful for anyone interested in DNA research ... It employs DNA evidence both critically and effectively. --Who Do You Think You Are?

An academic but accessible study of our earliest ancestors and their movements. --Your Family Tree

This lively account of the kaleidoscopic shifting of European demographics skillfully interweaves archaeology, history, linguistics, and the latest genetic research. --Current Archaeology

A well-organised, well-presented, and consistently interesting book. --The Historical Association online

Enjoyably combines details of the latest advances in genetics with archaeology, history and linguistics ... If you're interested in genetic genealogy and considering tracing your ancestry through DNA testing, this book will be invaluable. --Family Tree

A skilful synthesis of the latest research. --Current Archaeology

Well informed ... The genetic detail, excellent maps and 29-page bibliography will appeal to many. --British Archaeology

An important work. --BBC Focus

An important work. --BBC Focus

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• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 050005178X
• ISBN 13: 9780500051788
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 312