The bronze age is one of the most advanced stages in prehistory, where humans began to use metals and metallurgical practices for their industrial and domestic use. This seminal work by Childe discusses the emergence, evolution, and impact of the Bronze Age in the history of humankind. He discusses the discovery of metallurgical technology for daily usage and trading. The book also talks about the development of bronze tools and other objects used by the early humans. The author covers his hypothesis into three different stages notably the early, middle, and later phases of the Bronze Age. Though his work mainly concentrates on the European continent, it is very important for studying world archaeology and global history.