Description: An accessible volume which brings Winchester's rich heritage to life through a unique analysis of a wide range of key sources.
Brief description: Thomas Harrison is Professor of Ancient History at the University of St Andrews, UK. His publications include Divinity and History: the religion of Herodotus (2000), The Emptiness of Asia: Aeschylus' Persians and the history of the fifth century (2000); as editor Greeks and Barbarians (2002) and the Edinburgh Companion to Ancient Greece and Rome (2006).
Review Quotes:
"This book is a well-written introduction to the city that uses archaeology and material remains to trace Winchester's history from prehistoric times to the present. It will appeal to a wide audience - from tourists who want an authoritative guide to Winchester and its surroundings to students of archaeology and history who want to know what the long-term excavations programs at Winchester have revealed. It is a pleasure to read, and includes a comprehensive bibliography for those who want to read more about Winchester's history. Highly recommended." --Pam J. Crabtree, Professor of Anthropology, New York University, USA
"The book is accessibly written, richly illustrated, and has scholarly depth, with its authors having themselves made a significant contribution to the archaeology of the city. It will hold great appeal to casual readers and specialists alike." --Current Archaeology