Archaeology Economy and Society England from the Fifth to the Fifteenth Century 1st Edition by David Hinton ISBN 0415188482 9780203200728

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ISBN 10: 0415188482 
ISBN 13: 9780203200728
Author: David Hinton

This book examines the contribution that archaeology can make to an understanding of the social, economic, religious and other developments that took place in England from the migrations of the 5th and 6th centuries to the Renaissance.

Archaeology Economy and Society England from the Fifth to the Fifteenth Century 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Archaeology of Post-Roman Britain (5th–8th Century)

1. Introduction: The Fall of Roman Britain and Its Legacy

   • The End of Roman Rule and the Transition to the Early Medieval Period

   • Archaeological Evidence for the Post-Roman Economy

   • The Collapse of Urban Life and the Rise of Rural Economies

2. Settlement Patterns and Economy in the Early Anglo-Saxon Period

   • Archaeological Evidence of Early Anglo-Saxon Villages

   • Agricultural Practices and Tools

   • The Role of Trade and Exchange Networks in the Early Anglo-Saxon Economy

   • The Social Structure: Evidence from Burial Sites and Settlement Layouts

3. The Emergence of Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and Regional Economies

   • Political Organization and its Economic Implications

   • Towns and Marketplaces in Early Anglo-Saxon England

   • The Development of Metalworking and Craft Production

   • Cross-cultural Exchange and Contacts with the Continent

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Part II: The Viking Age and Early Medieval Period (9th–11th Century)

4. Viking Invasions and the Transformation of Economy and Society

   • Archaeological Evidence of Viking Settlements and Raids

   • Changes in Agricultural Practices: Introduction of New Tools and Crops

   • The Role of the Viking Mercantile System: Trade and the Spread of Currency

   • The Influence of Viking Culture on Anglo-Saxon Society

5. The Reorganization of the Economy in the Kingdom of England

   • The Development of Castles, Towns, and Market Centers

   • The Introduction of Feudalism: Archaeological Evidence

   • The Rise of Monasticism and Its Impact on Economy and Trade

   • The Use of Written Records and Economic Administration

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Part III: High Medieval England (12th–13th Century)

6. The Norman Conquest and Its Economic Aftermath

   • Archaeological Evidence of Norman Architectural and Economic Influence

   • Changes in Land Ownership and the Structure of the Economy

   • The Rise of the Manor System and Its Impact on Agriculture

   • Urbanization and the Growth of Towns under Norman Rule

7. Medieval Trade and the Expansion of the English Economy

   • The Role of English Ports and Trade Routes

   • Archaeological Evidence for Overseas Trade (e.g., with Flanders, Scandinavia)

   • The Role of the Wool Industry and Its Economic Impact

   • The Role of Guilds and Craftsmen in Urban Economies

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Part IV: Late Medieval England (14th–15th Century)

8. The Crisis of the Fourteenth Century: Famine, Plague, and Economic Decline

   • The Archaeological Evidence of Famine and Economic Disruption

   • The Black Death and Its Impact on Population and Economy

   • Changes in Agricultural Practices in Response to Labour Shortages

   • The Decline of Towns and Market Centers

9. The Fifteenth Century: Recovery and Transformation

   • Archaeological Evidence of Economic Recovery after the Black Death

   • The Rise of New Industries: Textiles and the Expansion of Trade

   • The Role of the Royal and Local Governments in Economic Reorganization

   • The Emergence of the Merchant Class and Early Capitalism

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Part V: Archaeological Methodology and Economic Analysis

10. Archaeological Methods for Studying the Medieval Economy

• Excavation Techniques for Understanding Rural and Urban Settlements

• The Study of Material Culture: Pottery, Metalwork, and Tools

• Bioarchaeology: Examining Human Remains to Understand Health and Diet

• Environmental Archaeology: Reconstructing Medieval Landscapes and Agricultural Practices

11. Interpreting the Archaeological Record: Challenges and Approaches

• The Limits of Archaeological Evidence in Reconstructing Medieval Economy

• Combining Archaeology with Historical and Documentary Sources

• Case Studies of Archaeological Sites and What They Reveal About the Economy

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