Ancestral Journeys by Jean Manco
Brings together the genetic evidence and combines it with archaeology and linguistics to produce a history of Europe.
'Genetics is blazing new pathways through the tangled jungle of the human pastJean Manco is an admirable and reliable guide in this fascinating, yet constantly shifting, terrain' - David Miles, former Chief Archaeologist, English Heritage
'An ambitious and lucid full narrative account of the peopling of Europe from the perspectives of archaeology, language and genetics … this will undoubtedly provide a base line for future debates on the origins of the Europeans' - J. P. Mallory, author of 'The Origins of the Irish'
'Useful for anyone interested in DNA research' - BBC 'Who Do You Think You Are'
'Enjoyably combines details of the latest advances in genetics with archaeology, history and linguistics … If you’re interested in genetic genealogy and considering tracing your ancestry through DNA testing, this book will be invaluable' - Family Tree
'An ambitious and lucid full narrative account of the peopling of Europe from the perspectives of archaeology, language and genetics … this will undoubtedly provide a base line for future debates on the origins of the Europeans' - J. P. Mallory, author of 'The Origins of the Irish'
'Useful for anyone interested in DNA research' - BBC 'Who Do You Think You Are'
'Enjoyably combines details of the latest advances in genetics with archaeology, history and linguistics … If you’re interested in genetic genealogy and considering tracing your ancestry through DNA testing, this book will be invaluable' - Family Tree
Jean Manco was a building historian who trained within an archaeological unit and applied an interdisciplinary approach to her work. She is the author of Ancestral Journeys and Blood of the Celts, both published by Thames & Hudson.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500051788 |
| ISBN 10 | 050005178X |
| Title | Ancestral Journeys |
| Author | Jean Manco |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2013-09-09 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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