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

Manco, Jean

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ISBN 10: 0500292078 ISBN 13: 9780500292075

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2015

Riassunto

Who are the Europeans? Where did they come from? New research in the fields of archaeology and linguistics, a revolution in the study of genetics, and cutting-edge analysis of ancient DNA are dramatically changing our picture of prehistory, leading us to question what we thought we knew about these ancient peoples.This paradigm-shifting book paints a spirited portrait of a restless people that challenges our established ways of looking at Europe’s past. The story is more complex than at first believed, with new evidence suggesting that the European gene pool was stirred vigorously multiple times. Genetic clues are also enhancing our understanding of European mobility in epochs with written records, including the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons, the spread of the Slavs, and the adventures of the Vikings.Now brought completely up to date with all the latest findings from the fast-moving fields of genetics, DNA, and dating, Jean Manco’s highly readable account weaves multiple strands of evidence into a startling new history of the continent, of interest to anyone who wants to truly understand Europeans’ place in the ancient world.

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Recensione:

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

A bloody good book --David Miles, Minerva

Manco has provided us with a useful guide ... to think about past population (pre)history in a combined, holistic and interdisciplinary way. --European Journal of Archaeology

L'autore:

Jean Manco is the author of numerous books and articles, including The Spirit of Care: the eight-hundred year history of St John's Hospital, Bath.

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• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0500292078
• ISBN 13: 9780500292075
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 312