Prehistoric Copper Mining in Europe: 5500-500 BC

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William O'Brien (Professor of Archaeology, Professor of Archaeology, University College Cork)

Prehistoric Copper Mining in Europe

5500-500 BC

William O'Brien (Professor of Archaeology, Professor of Archaeology, University College Cork)

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English

Oxford University Press
23 October 2014

Prehistoric archaeology; Landscape archaeology; Archaeological methodology & techniques; Historical geology

This volume examines prehistoric copper mining in Europe, from the first use of the metal eight thousand years ago in the Balkans to its widespread adoption during the Bronze Age. The history of research is examined, as is the survival of this mining archaeology in different geological settings. There is information on the technological processes of mineral prospecting, ore extraction, and metal production, as well as the logistics and organization of this activity and its environmental impact. The analysis is broadened to consider the economic and societal context of prehistoric copper mining and the nature of the distinctive communities involved.

The study is based on a review of field data and research produced over many decades by the collaboration of archaeologists and geologists in a number of different countries, and covers such famous mining centres as the Mitterberg in Austria, Kargaly in Russia, the Great Orme in Wales, and those in Cyprus, from where the name of this metal derives. These regional studies are brought together for the first time to present a remarkable story of human endeavour and innovation, which marks a new stage in the mastery of our natural resources.

By: William O'Brien (Professor of Archaeology Professor of Archaeology University College Cork)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780199605651
ISBN 10: 0199605653
Pages: 366
Publication Date: 23 October 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface List of Illustrations List of Tables 1: Europe: the Birthplace of Mining? 2: South-east Europe 3: Eastern and Central Mediterranean 4: Iberia and the Western Mediterranean 5: France and the Western Alps 6: Northern Europe 7: Central and Eastern Europe 8: Technology and Work Practices 9: Mining, Community, and Environment 10: Mining, Economy, and Society References Index

William O'Brien is Professor of Archaeology at University College Cork.

Reviews for Prehistoric Copper Mining in Europe: 5500-500 BC

This is the first book to tackle the subject matter on this scale and few are better qualified to have undertaken this task than O'Brien with his longstanding experience in the investigation of copper mines. * Silviane Scharl, Antiquity * delightful illustrations ... O'Brien's text would be an excellent starting point for any volume for north-west Europe that would require chapters on metal mining ... dix points. * Dr Robert Ixer, Current Archaeology * the author has succeeded in producing a vivid and easily readable book * Ronald Schwab, Archaeologia Austriaca * O'Brien succeeds in bringing together a very large and disparate body of literature into a cohesive narrative. * Carleton Jones, Irish Archaeology *