TY  - BOOK
AU  - Evans,John
TI  - The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments, of Great Britain and Ireland
AV  - GN 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Bronze age -- Ireland
KW  - Great Britain -- Antiquities
KW  - Bronze age -- Great Britain
N1  - Release date is 2016-09-19; Produced by Giovanni Fini, Chris Curnow and the Online
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N2  - "The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland" by John Evans is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the archaeological findings of bronze artifacts in the British Isles, indicating the civilization's material culture during the Bronze Age. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the tools, weapons, and decorative items utilized in ancient societies across Great Britain and Ireland, reflecting the transition from earlier stone tools.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the bronze-using period, beginning with the author's explanation of the prolonged timelines involved in the transitional phases from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age, and then to the Iron Age. Evans articulates the complexities involved in defining these periods, asserting that the evolution of metal usage was gradual and influenced by various factors, including geography and culture. He also emphasizes the importance of minor details in artifacts that could yield significant insights into the evolution of ancient civilizations, hinting at the subsequent chapters that will delve deeper into the specific types of implements, their functions, and their interconnections with broader archaeological trends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53092
ER  -