This edition combines 20 chapters on various topics in the history of knot science. It is divided into five parts which deal with knots in prehistoric times, knots of non-European tradition, working knots, the development of knot science, and decorative and other aspects of knots. Its authors are archaeologists who describe the nodes found during the excavations of ancient settlements (one of them describes the nodes used by man of the Ice Age), practical nodes, the history and application of sea nodes, for fishing and for various life support activities, the history of node theories from the 18th century to the present day.