Cambridge: The Hidden History by Alison Taylor

Cambridge: The Hidden History by Alison Taylor

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By combining the results of archaeological excavation carried out over the last thirty years with important discoveries in previous centuries, Alison Taylor is able to piece together the history of Cambridge through prehistoric, Roman,Anglo-Saxon and medieval times, and then the expansion of the university in later centuries.

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Cambridge: The Hidden History by Alison Taylor

By combining the results of archaeological excavation carried out over the last thirty years with important discoveries in previous centuries, Alison Taylor is able to piece together the history of Cambridge through prehistoric, Roman,Anglo-Saxon and medieval times, and then the expansion of the university in later centuries.
A clear and fluently written narrative
A successful synthesis of archaeology and history to produce a fresh account of a much-studied town.

Alison Taylor is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, Member of the Institute of Field Archaeologists and editor of the Proceedings of Cambridge Antiquarian Society. She was County Archaeologist for Cambridgeshire for 21 years, and now works for the Institute of Field Archaeologists, editing The Archaeologist and other publications.

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ISBN 13 9780752419145
ISBN 10 0752419145
Title Cambridge: The Hidden History
Author Alison Taylor
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2001-05-31
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.