University of Bristol, UK

'This book's great contribution is an up-to-date survey of the literature and regional archaeological evidence, and serious examination of much of the received wisdom on the dynamics of acculturation... the choice of focus and regions, and engagement with comparative method and theoretical perspective, makes Hodos's book a timely and very useful study, one that is not afraid to tackle important issues and opens new vistas.' - Carla Antonaccio, Antiquity 'This book is a welcome contribution in an area where theoretical developments have recently outpaced archaeological syntheses, and the book provides an excellent overview of the cultural ferment of Iron Age colonial contexts.' – Adam Rabinowitz, Bryn Mawr Classical Revie'Ultimately, while one might not agree with some interpretations or the selection and use of data, one must agree that Weiberg thinks about Bronze Age in new ways. She has certainly succeeded in making me rethink the Early Helladic period.' -- Daniel J. Pullen (Florida State University) American Journal of Archaeology

• Acknowledgements. Illustrations List. Introduction. When is the Iron Age? Early Exchanges. Colonization in the Ancient World. Colonialism in the Ancient World. What is a Colony and When is it Not? What Comes Next. North Syria. Sicily. North Africa. Conclusions. Bibliography