Who are the Europeans? Where did they come from? In recent years scientific advances have yielded a mass of new data, turning cherished ideas upside down. The idea of migration in prehistory, so long out of favour, is back on the agenda. Visions of continuity now have to give way to a more dynamic view of Europe's past, with one wave of migration followed by another, from the first human arrivals to the Vikings. This pioneering book brings together for the first time the latest genetic evidence and combines it with archaeology and linguistics to produce a new history of Europe.

An exploration of the ways in which linguistics, genetics and archaeology are throwing more light onto the origins of our ancient ancestors

About the Author
Jean Manco was a building historian who trained within an archaeological unit and applied an interdisciplinary approach to her work. She is the author of Ancestral Journeys and Blood of the Celts, both published by Thames & Hudson.

Reviews
'Draws conclusions that may change our long-held beliefs about European history' - Minerva
'Manco has provided us with a useful guide ... to think about past population' - European Journal of Archaeology
'An ambitious and lucid full narrative account of the peopling of Europe ... this will undoubtedly provide a base line for future debates on the origins of the Europeans' - J. P. Mallory
'A bloody good book' - Minerva Reads



Book Information
ISBN 9780500292075
Author Jean Manco
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 340g