This comprehensive volume covers the Prehistoric period in Europe, from the earliest appearance of humans to the rise of the Roman Empire and includes the Paleolithic, Mesolithic Bronze andIron Ages. Throughout these periods, the major developments are explored using archaeological data. The study of European archaeology dates back to the 19th century, but the number of archaeologists, projects, and publications has increased greatly since the early 1970s. With the collapse ofthe Soviet Union and the restructuring of several countries, archaeology in Europe has more opportunity for interaction and research than previously was possible. This comprehensive volumecovers the Prehistoric period in Europe, from the earliest appearance of humans to the rise of the Roman Empire and includes the Paleolithic, Mesolithic Bronze and Iron Ages. Throughout theseperiods, the major developments are explored using the archaeological data including: technology; trade; settlement; warfare; and ritual. Using methodologies and theories that were previouslyunknown in Europe decades ago, new discoveries and arguments are included in the research as well as re-evaluations of previous discoveries. This work also includes a present geographicalsummary and how it impacts the current archaeological discoveries and research being conducted. This text includes many comprehensive maps and site photos. It should be a valuable resource toprehistoric archaeologists, anthropologists and historians in and outside of Europe