Introduction to the material culture of ancient societies

This book is the result of an Exchange program between the universities of Bordeaux Montaigne and Sao Paulo, which focuses on the western material culture of ancient and medieval societies. Each one of the nine chapters emphasizes the methodological and interdisciplinary aspects of the path of material cultures, also reflecting on the fundamental actions of societies: “To produce”, “To feed”, “To trade”, “To write”, “To live in”, “To dress up”, “To fight”, “To pray”, “To pass away”.

It’s not a question of presenting a chronological history, but of sampling a theme through its material heritage, also insisting on cross-referencing sources and methods. Immensely illustrated, this book is aimed at a university audience, but also at amateurs who are familiar with the subject.