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Tin in Antiquity: Its Mining and Trade Throughout the Ancient World with Particular Reference to Cornwall (Maney Main Publications) 1st Edition

by R.D. Penhallurick (Author)
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'Tin in Antiquity' is the first comprehensive history of the early metallurgy of tin, a mine of information on this rare, highly prized metal so vital to the developing civilization of the Bronze Age. The origins of tin have always been a mystery, but the author has unearthed archaeological evidence from all over the world to trace the tinfields used before the discovery of European deposits. He takes us on a fascinating voyage of discovery through the Ancient World, delving into mythology, and enlivening his scholarly text with quotations from the Classics and humorous anecdotes. As his name suggests, Roger Penhallurick's roots are deep in Cornwall- formerly the world's largest tin producer, and still the greatest in Europe. So it is fitting that the Cornish section comprises almost half the book, for the first time collecting together all the evidence for tin streaming between 2000 BC and AD 1000. All surviving artifacts recovered from the tin workings are illustrated and put in their archaeological context. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout, including many rare old photos, and has a full bibliography of the wealth of sources that have contributed to this work.
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  1. ISBN-10
    1906540195
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1906540197
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Routledge
  5. Publication date
    October 1, 2008
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.8 x 0.7 x 9.4 inches
  8. Print length
    271 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (October 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 271 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1906540195
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1906540197
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.8 x 0.7 x 9.4 inches
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Jeff Evarts
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent text on the geography of tin
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2013
This book thoroughly covers the global lodes and transport routes of tin ore in antiquity. Each section has excellent references to primary data (the references section is practically encyclopedic), as well as relevant illustrations and photos. Particular attention is paid to the practicality of transport and trade as well. Other data is present also: scattered among the chapters are chemical assays, labor estimates, etc. If you need to know anything at all about WHERE tin was found, transported, smelted, or used in antiquity, this is the book for you.
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Imakestuff.
5.0 out of 5 stars "Particular Reference to Cornwall"?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2014
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Great for serious researchers, genuine tin geeks. I had no idea it was so important until I read this book. Good illustrations I wish there was more than the minimal entry on tin in Cornwall and Devon though...
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