Free Downloads Ancestral Journeys: The Peopling Of Europe From The First Venturers To The Vikings (Revised And Updated Edition)
“An ambitious and lucid full narrative account of the peopling of Europe . . . this will undoubtedly provide a base line for future debates on the origins of the Europeans.” ―J. P. Mallory, author of In Search of the Indo-Europeans and The Origins of the Irish 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. 124 illustrations, including 59 maps
Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson; 2 edition (February 15, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0500292078
ISBN-13: 978-0500292075
Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1 x 7.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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This book really pulls together the movements of the various peoples throughout the history of Europe, going all the way back to the Neolithic, up to historical times. First time I have read something so comprehensive, that cites evidence from archaeology, DNA, language developments, political and cultural groups and the names of tribes from historical sources. Also makes the time lines very clear. Awfully well done.
The mix of linguistics,genetics, and history weave an interesting pattern. Overly simple views are dispelled,and national biases are thoroughly put into question.
An approach to prehistory in Europe that combines archaeology with linguistics. Challenging, but excellent!
Excellent book for those seeking genetic genealogy and trying to understand the movements at the time.
Very insightful
Not very interesting. More information aboutDNA than I wanted. There were a few interesting facts but not well written.
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