P. V. Glob (1911–1985)
Author of The Bog People; Iron Age Man Preserved
About the Author
P. V. Glob (1911-1985) was the Director General of Museums and Antiquities for the State of Denmark and Director of the National Museum in Copenhagen.
Works by P. V. Glob
Danske oldtidsminder 5 copies
Helleristninger i Danmark 2 copies
Ard og plov i Nordens oldtid 1 copy
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- Canonical name
- Glob, P. V.
- Legal name
- Glob, Peter Vilhelm
- Birthdate
- 1911-02-20
- Date of death
- 1985-07-20
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Denmark
- Places of residence
- Denmark
- Occupations
- archaeologist
- Relationships
- Johnnes Glob (father) - painter
- Organizations
- Director, National Museum in Copenhagen
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- Works
- 10
- Members
- 813
- Popularity
- #31,389
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 11
- ISBNs
- 28
- Languages
- 5
Some of the mounds were excavated in the 19th century, others more recently. Glob describes the excavations and collates the finds, which include beautifully preserved clothing as well as the hair of the deceased, and puts them together with metal ritual objects and Danish rock art to build a picture of the life and fertility-obsessed religion of the culture. The illustrations, though in black and white, are excellent, presented as a series of full-page "plates" distributed in a logical order through the text.
The book is fascinating both for this depiction of Bronze Age life, and for the tale it tells of archaeology in the infancy of the discipline. The writing is clear and easy to follow even through the technical detail. Glob writes with delicacy and humour and his humane spirit shines through at all times. A very enjoyable read for anyone with an interest in archaeology.… (more)