The Lake-Dwellings of Europe Being the Rhind Lectures in Archæology for 1888

"The Lake-Dwellings of Europe" by Robert Munro is a detailed study of ancient European lake-dwelling communities that blends historical and archaeological insights. The book begins with the author's surprise at being selected to head the Rhind lectureship in Archeology in 1888, which required him to examine the topic of lake-dwelling communities. Munro details his initial familiarity with Scottish lake-dwellings, the demanding task of collecting information from various European sites, and his journey through central Europe to gather data. It underscores recent progress in the study of lake-dwellings, focusing on significant finds and the difficulty of compiling archaeological data from diverse museums and locations. Munro pieces together a broader understanding through archaeological findings while presenting the information in an accessible way to appeal to those who are interested in archaeology and history.