Mohen, Jean-Pierre, 1944-,

THE BRONZE AGE IN EUROPE : GODS, HEROES AND TREASURES / Jean-Pierre Mohen and Christiane Eluère - 159 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits ; 18 cm. - NEW HORIZONS . - New Horizons .

Translated from the French.

Did the Bronze Age exist? --
The first uses of metals --
Mycenaeans in the heart of Europe? --
From forces of nature to the birth of mythology --
The High Bronze Age : a time of upheaval? --
Documents.

The discovery of Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was a remarkable technological development, permitting the casting of much stronger tools and weapons. In this text, the authors explore the story of the Bronze Age in Europe, tracing it back beyond the borders of history.

9780500301012 RM 12.38


Bronze age-- Europe.
Europe --History --To 476.
Europe --Antiquities.

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