David Miles
Tale of the Axe: How the Neolithic Revolution Transformed Britain
Tale of the Axe: How the Neolithic Revolution Transformed Britain
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The author examines the Neolithic period through the iconic polished stone axe, highlighting its significance as a tool and a symbol of status and power. Through archaeological analysis and anecdote, he demonstrates how the invention of agriculture led to the evolution of a collective worldview and the emergence of new communal identities. The book also explores the challenges and consequences of the Anthropocene, the current age of humanity, in which we are actively changing the world.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
The author delves into a transformative era in the British Isles, known as the Neolithic or 'New Stone Age,' through the lens of the iconic polished stone axe. Using an ancient axe head acquired from a local quarry worker, the author explores the profound revolution that shaped the world. These remarkable tools, not only instrumental in clearing forests for farming, held immense symbolic significance, representing status, power, and religious and political beliefs. Through a blend of anecdote, ethnography, and archaeological analysis, the author vividly showcases how the archaeology on the ground unveils the evolving worldview of a species actively reshaping their landscape. Farmers settled together, invested in agricultural plots, and constructed monumental ceremonial monuments to forge new communal identities.
The advent and intensification of agriculture marked the transition into the Anthropocene, an era characterized by significant and often unpredictable global changes. The author reflects on the profound impact of our ancestors, who laid the foundation for the modern world we inhabit. However, with seven billion humans now on the planet, we face daunting challenges that demand our attention and collective efforts.
This captivating book, adorned with 76 illustrations, including 24 in color, offers a rich visual journey through the Neolithic era. It provides a deeper understanding of the profound societal transformations and the enduring legacy of our ancestors, shaping the world as we know it today.
Weight: 408g
Dimension: 128 x 199 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500293874
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