A Geography of Offerings

“What [ Bradley ] has offered, in this relatively slim publication, is a wealth of challenging and inspirational ideas. A Geography of Offerings has been written to provoke a debate. Let us hope that debate is just as fruitful as this thoughtful catalyst.” ~John Manley, , Issue 326. May 2017

“…it is a well-researched project that should endow the specialist with resourceful information on specific Western and Northern European deposits and votive offerings, as well as providing insights to the average reader in search of alternative ways of understanding depositional practices.” ~Papers from the Institute of Archaeology

“Big vision, thoughtful exploration, and imaginative reconstruction, grasp of an enormous literature: these are the strengths of this relatively short but distinctive work.”

“A pocket-sized archaeology book that is packed full of useful information…accessible both to those new to the subject and to those with a detailed knowledge of individual periods or types of evidence.” ~Sophia Adams

Building upon, but greatly expanding, his earlier influential work, this small book will be widely read and much appreciated for the way in which it demonstrates that ‘big data’ also require big ideas. ~Robert Witcher

“You can always rely on Richard Bradley for a thought-provoking read, and this essay will not disappoint… as this wide-ranging exploration shows, the reward of thinking creatively about such finds is to open up new ways of approaching these fascinating assemblages.”

“The relatively small size of this book belies its ambition. A Geography of Offerings is as accessible as it is erudite, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in ancient landscapes and specialised deposits, regardless of specialism… a fresh perspective on a subject that I believed could not be usefully reconsidered. Bradley has proven me wrong.”

"The book achieves its purpose to encourage contemplation of the geography of these distinctive deposits and to encourage further research and further thought on this intriguing but loaded matter. It is a useful addition to the Oxbow Insights In Archaeology series and an enjoyable read that engenders debate as the author intended." ~The Prehistoric Society