ABSTRACT

The history of the early Slavs is a subject of renewed interest and one which is highly controversial both politically and historically. This pioneering text reviews the latest archaelogical (and other) evidence concerning the first settlers, their cultural identities and their relationship with their modern successors. Dr Dolukhanov explores the various historiographical debates before offering his own interpretations.

chapter 1|7 pages

The Slavs and Archaeology in Russia

chapter 2|15 pages

Geographical Setting

chapter 3|24 pages

The Initial Settlement

chapter 4|34 pages

Postglacial Farmers and Hunters

chapter 5|28 pages

The Beaker Folks

chapter 6|28 pages

The Age of Change

chapter 7|9 pages

The Slavs, Balts and Finns

chapter 8|25 pages

The Slavs in Europe

chapter 9|27 pages

The Vikings and the Rus