Debating urbanism within and beyond the walls, A.D. 300-700 : proceedings of a conference held at the University of Leicester, 15th November 2008

This monograph contains papers from an international conference held at the University of Leicester on 15th November 2008. The papers were presented by a range of both academic and professional archaeologists, historians, and finds specialists, many of whom are young researchers who are currently undertaking doctoral research, or are recent graduates. The papers focused on new studies, debates, and interpretations on changing urban forms from A.D. 300-800. These cover a range of European countries and themes that highlight the diverse and varied research currently underway. Each paper is placed within one of four themes, and preceded by a general introduction and comments by an established academic.