Prehistoric Copper Mining in Europe, 5500-500 BC

by William O'Brien and William O'Brien

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199605653
• ISBN13: 9780199605651
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (UK)
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"