Medieval castles were, alongside the great cathedrals, the most recognisable buildings of the medieval world. Closely associated with concepts of justice, lordship and authority as well as military might, castles came to encapsulate the period's very essence.Looking at above and below-ground evidence and examining a wide variety of sites - from towering donjons to earth and timber castles - in ...(view full description)

Examining in depth the role of Chinese ceramics in Japan, this title delves into the meaning, motivation for, and rapid development of Japanese porcelain from many angles, including archaeology, heirloom and documentary evidence. It also discusses how these interactions have been viewed by historians.

The contributors to this volume--themselves from six continents and many representing indigenous and minority communities and disadvantaged countries--suggest strategies to strip archaeological theory and practice of its colonial heritage and create a discipline sensitive to its inherent inequalities.