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The Archaeology of Engagement
When a historic battlefield site is discovered and studied, the focus is often on the “hardware”: remnants of weaponry, ammunition, supplies, and equipment that archaeologists carefully unearth, analyze, conserve, and frequently place on display in museums. But what about the “software”? What can archaeology teach us about the humans involved in the conflict: their social mores and cultural assumptions; their use and understanding of power? In The Archaeology of Engagement: Conflict and Revolution in the United States, Dana L. Pertermann and Holly K. Norton have assembled a collection of studies that includes sites of conflicts between groups of widely divergent cultures, such as Robert E. Lee's mid-1850s campaign along the Concho River and the battles of the River Raisin during the War of 1812. Notably, the second half of the book applies the editors’ principles of conflict event theory to the San Jacinto Battlefield in Texas, forming a case study of one of America's most storied—and heavily trafficked—battle sites.
The Emergence of the Bohemian State
The emergence of the Bohemian state is a long-discussed topic with many obscure points. Though significant progress has been reached in recent decades, the interpretations proposed are far from satisfactory. Important new information is still awaiting inclusion in explanatory schemes. In addition to that, treatises on the origins of Bohemian state have frequently failed to take account of studies of scholars from abroad. Taking account of all this, the author proposes a fresh look on some of the essential data provided by history, archaeology, art history and cultural or social anthropology. What emerges is a nuanced perspective of the rising of one of central Europe ́s first states, attempting to avoid the pitfalls to which traditional research has been falling, with emphasis on a broad scope of vision taking account of research results reached far and wide.
Archeologické rozhledy
Informační orgán archeologických a příbuzných ústavů v Československu.
Prunkvoller Frauenschmuck während des langen 9. Jahrhunderts im Mährerreich
Wie sich der aus Edelmetall gefertigte mährische Frauenschmuck im 9. Jahrhundert entwickelte, besitzt Relevanz für Mitteleuropa insgesamt, weil er exemplarisch komplexe Netzwerke des Frühmittelalters widerspiegelt. Bislang beruht die Chronologie auf der Auswertung des Gräberfeldes Staré Město „Na valách“ in den 1950er Jahren, doch erweist sie sich sogleich als widersprüchlich, bezieht man die Stratigraphie der Gräber ein. Aufbauend auf einer kritischen Analyse des Forschungsstandes, bietet der Band eine detaillierte typologisch-chronologische Neubewertung des Fundstoffs zwischen dem späten 8. und dem späten 9. Jahrhundert in Südmähren und seinen Nachbarregionen. Sie wiederum bietet die wesentliche Grundlage, die Entwicklung der Schmuckkombinationen zu verfolgen und drei Zeithorizonte zu unterscheiden: einen ersten in den Jahrzehnten um 800, eine „neue Schmuckwelle“ nach dem frühen 9. Jahrhundert und Modifikationen nach der Jahrhundertmitte. Abschließend wird der Frauenschmuck (kultur)historisch eingeordnet. Der Band ist von zentraler Bedeutung für die Archäologie und Kulturgeschichte des 9. Jahrhunderts in Mitteleuropa.
Metals and Corrosion
Literaturverz. S. 157 - 193.
Ancient Metals
Describes the metallography and microstructure of ancient metals with several case studies included. The first volume in this series is devoted to the alloys of copper with silver, lead, tin, zinc, antimony and arsenic.
Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics
The Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics brings together the wide range of current information relevant to the practising conservator. The book opens with a discussion of the fundamental nature of the ceramic medium, information which is of primary importance when selecting treatments or considering preventive conservation measures. Details on techniques are given in a series of chapters covering the restoration and conservation processes, but the emphasis is on the basic principles involved in the choice of materials and methods. The nature and properties of materials commonly in use are fully discussed and guidance is given on the facilities and equipment needed. Also covered in the book are old restoration materials and methods, the ethics of ceramics conservation, examination and recording, display treatments and emergency procedures. Now in paperback, this book will be invaluable to practising conservators and readers of conservation as well as of interest to museum curators and collectors.
