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Here, for the first time, all the information vital to understanding Roman pottery evidence has been brought together in a thorough and accessible review. A wealth of information can be gleaned from the humble pot sherd. It can be used to date sites, assess economic activity and help in an understanding of patterns of manufacture and trade, especially within the Roman Empire. Surprisingly, despite this and its abundance on archaeological sites, it has only recently become the subject of rigorous and scientific investigation.

Contents:
List of illustrations, List of tables, Acknowledgements, Introduction, Part One - 1. A brief history of Roman pottery studies, The beginnings of the study, From Dragendorff to Camulodunum, From Camuldunum to CBA10, The modern era of Romano-British pottery studies, 2. Sources for the study of Roman pottery, Site assemblages, Kiln assemblages, Typology, The analysis of clay, Experimental archaeology and ethnography, 3. The role of pottery in Roman archaeology, Pottery as chronology, Pottery and economics, Pottery and function, Pottery and potters, 4. A short history of Roman pottery in Britain, Roman pottery in pre-Roman Britain, The Late Iron Age pottery of Britain, The Claudio-Neroian period, Flavian-Trajanic, From Hadrian to Severus, The third and fourth centuries, The end of Roman pottery in Britain, Byzantium and the western seaways, Part Two - Atlas and guide to Roman pottery in Britain, Introduction to the Atlas, Amphoras, Terra sigillata, Mortaria, Imported wares, Romano-British fine wares, Romano-British coarse wares, Appendices, 1. Resources for the study of Romano-British pottery, 2. The processing of Roman pottery from excavations, 3. The Atlas distribution maps, 4. Principal Roman emperors from Augustus to Honorius, Glossary, Bibliography, Index.

'It brings together a wealth of information, is amply illustrated and presents a comprehensive bibliography and glossary. This book is an important starting-point for anyone wanting to make a serious study of the history and importance of Roman pottery in Britain.' - Antiquity

Extent: 240 pages (Dimensions 187x248 mm)   Illustrations: 253 line figures, 63 tables, 4 black & white photo-sheet.        

Price: £60.00 + £5.00 p&p U. K. (Ref: b0186)