A History Of Scandinavian Archaeology
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A landmark work in the history of archaeological scholarship, A History of Scandinavian Archaeology chronicles the development of antiquarian thought and scientific excavation across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway from the earliest Renaissance curiosity about ancient monuments through the rigorous methodologies of the twentieth century. Ole Klindt-Jensen traces the intellectual lineage of pioneering figures — from Ole Worm and Rasmus Nyerup to Sophus Müller and Oscar Montelius — illustrating how Scandinavian scholars fundamentally shaped the discipline of archaeology on a global scale. Written with academic authority yet accessible clarity, the narrative details the institutional growth of museums, the refinement of typological and stratigraphic methods, and the fierce scholarly debates that drove the field forward. It argues convincingly that Scandinavia was not merely a regional participant in archaeological history but one of its most transformative centers of innovation, responsible for foundational concepts such as the Three-Age System. This essential reference presents a thorough and authoritative account that remains indispensable for students, historians, and anyone with a serious interest in the origins of modern archaeology.
Author: Ole Klindt-Jensen
Format: Paperback
Published: 1975, Thames and Hudson
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work in the history of archaeological scholarship, A History of Scandinavian Archaeology chronicles the development of antiquarian thought and scientific excavation across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway from the earliest Renaissance curiosity about ancient monuments through the rigorous methodologies of the twentieth century. Ole Klindt-Jensen traces the intellectual lineage of pioneering figures — from Ole Worm and Rasmus Nyerup to Sophus Müller and Oscar Montelius — illustrating how Scandinavian scholars fundamentally shaped the discipline of archaeology on a global scale. Written with academic authority yet accessible clarity, the narrative details the institutional growth of museums, the refinement of typological and stratigraphic methods, and the fierce scholarly debates that drove the field forward. It argues convincingly that Scandinavia was not merely a regional participant in archaeological history but one of its most transformative centers of innovation, responsible for foundational concepts such as the Three-Age System. This essential reference presents a thorough and authoritative account that remains indispensable for students, historians, and anyone with a serious interest in the origins of modern archaeology.