Megaliths And Their Mysteries: The Standing Stones Of Old Europe
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Rising from the windswept plains and misty highlands of prehistoric Europe, the great standing stones of the ancient world have captivated and confounded scholars for centuries — and Megaliths and their Mysteries: The Standing Stones of Old Europe by Alastair Service and Jean Bradbery presents a authoritative and richly illustrated survey of these enigmatic monuments, from the towering trilithons of Stonehenge to the vast stone avenues of Carnac. Drawing on archaeological research and fieldwork across the continent, the authors chronicle the construction, purpose, and cultural significance of megalithic structures, illuminating the remarkable engineering feats and ritual traditions of Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples who built them without the aid of modern technology. The book details the geographic spread of megalithic culture across the British Isles, France, Iberia, Scandinavia, and beyond, mapping a prehistoric world far more interconnected and sophisticated than popular imagination suggests. Service and Bradbery write with the clarity of seasoned scholars and the passion of true enthusiasts, making complex archaeological theory accessible without sacrificing intellectual rigour. Their work argues compellingly that these monuments were not mere curiosities of a primitive past, but carefully designed ceremonial and astronomical landmarks that shaped the spiritual and social lives of entire civilisations. Grounded in both empirical evidence and cultural interpretation, this volume stands as an essential reference for anyone drawn to the enduring silence of the standing stones — and to the unanswered questions they still pose to those bold enough to ask.
Author: Alastair Service & Jean Bradbery
Format: Hardback
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Rising from the windswept plains and misty highlands of prehistoric Europe, the great standing stones of the ancient world have captivated and confounded scholars for centuries — and Megaliths and their Mysteries: The Standing Stones of Old Europe by Alastair Service and Jean Bradbery presents a authoritative and richly illustrated survey of these enigmatic monuments, from the towering trilithons of Stonehenge to the vast stone avenues of Carnac. Drawing on archaeological research and fieldwork across the continent, the authors chronicle the construction, purpose, and cultural significance of megalithic structures, illuminating the remarkable engineering feats and ritual traditions of Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples who built them without the aid of modern technology. The book details the geographic spread of megalithic culture across the British Isles, France, Iberia, Scandinavia, and beyond, mapping a prehistoric world far more interconnected and sophisticated than popular imagination suggests. Service and Bradbery write with the clarity of seasoned scholars and the passion of true enthusiasts, making complex archaeological theory accessible without sacrificing intellectual rigour. Their work argues compellingly that these monuments were not mere curiosities of a primitive past, but carefully designed ceremonial and astronomical landmarks that shaped the spiritual and social lives of entire civilisations. Grounded in both empirical evidence and cultural interpretation, this volume stands as an essential reference for anyone drawn to the enduring silence of the standing stones — and to the unanswered questions they still pose to those bold enough to ask.