The Archaeology Of The Anglo-Saxon Settlements (1913)

The Archaeology of the Anglo-Saxon Settlements is a book written by Edward Thurlow Leeds and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive study of the archaeological evidence for Anglo-Saxon settlements in England. Leeds was a prominent archaeologist and historian who specialized in the Anglo-Saxon period.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the Anglo-Saxon period and its historical context. Leeds discusses the origins of the Anglo-Saxons, their migration to England, and their settlement patterns. He also examines the social and economic structures of Anglo-Saxon society, including their farming practices, trade networks, and religious beliefs.The second part of the book focuses on the archaeological evidence for Anglo-Saxon settlements. Leeds describes the various types of settlements, including villages, hamlets, and farmsteads. He also discusses the different types of buildings found in these settlements, such as houses, churches, and workshops. Leeds analyzes the material culture of the Anglo-Saxons, including their pottery, metalwork, and jewelry.Throughout the book, Leeds emphasizes the importance of archaeological evidence in understanding the Anglo-Saxon period. He argues that archaeology provides a unique perspective on the past that cannot be obtained from written sources alone. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs, drawings, and maps that help to illustrate Leeds' arguments.Overall, The Archaeology of the Anglo-Saxon Settlements is an important work of scholarship that remains relevant to the study of Anglo-Saxon history and archaeology today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.