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Works by Keith Branigan

Stone Age People (1996) 41 copies
The Atlas of Archaeology (1982) 37 copies
The Catuvellauni (1985) 10 copies
Archaeology Explained (2001) 6 copies

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The Trinovantes (1965) — General Editor — 11 copies
Images of Empire (JSOT Supplement) (1991) — Contributor — 10 copies

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As Atlas, presents a dual chronicle of past civilizations and contemporary archaeology as a science. Brief biographies of scholars and adventurers to whom we trace the exacting methods now employed. The authors of the regionally-divided chapters are modern British scholars. Excavations have been chosen for their impact on the evolution of this science. Each site is examined from two viewpoints: Techniques employed, and reconstruction of the way of life revealed. Covers sites throughout the globe.

With Gazetteer (geographical dictionary) linked to the maps, a Glossary (skimpy and bizarre - "Deinotheria" [animal extinct in the Pleistocene], "Particle accelerator" [!]) of technical terms, and an excellent Index.
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