Le Manuel d’archéologie préhistorique, celtique et gallo-romaine

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Le Manuel d’archéologie préhistorique, celtique et gallo-romaine is a significant work by French archaeologist Joseph Déchelette. Published between 1908 and 1914, this textbook covers the entire field of prehistory in France, encompassing prehistoric, Celtic, and Gallo-Roman periods.1

Déchelette also excavated Gallic ruins at Mont Beuvray, detailing his findings in L’Oppidum de Bibracte. Although he authored many publications, his Manuel is particularly noted for its comprehensive bibliography and was completed by Albert Grenier after Déchelette's death during World War I. The development of scientific archaeology, which this work contributes to, began in 19th-century Europe, influenced by geological discoveries and new theories about human history.12

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…the prehistory of France, Le Manuel d’archéologie préhistorique, celtique et gallo-romaine (1908–14; “Textbook of Prehistoric, Celtic, and Gallo-Roman Archaeology”).
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