Sun, Moon And Standing Stones
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Sun, Moon And Standing Stones presents a compelling investigation into the ancient science of archaeoastronomy, focusing on the sophisticated celestial alignments embedded within Britain's prehistoric megalithic sites. John Edwin Wood meticulously details the methods by which ancient peoples observed and recorded astronomical phenomena, transforming stone circles and standing stones into precise observatories. This insightful work uncovers the profound knowledge of the cosmos possessed by our ancestors, challenging conventional views of their technological capabilities. It illustrates how sites like Stonehenge functioned as calendars and celestial markers, revealing a deep connection between early human societies and the rhythms of the sun and moon. The narrative offers a rigorous yet accessible account, making complex scientific concepts understandable for a broad audience interested in the intersection of history, astronomy, and archaeology.
Author: John Edwin Wood
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Oxford University Press
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Sun, Moon And Standing Stones presents a compelling investigation into the ancient science of archaeoastronomy, focusing on the sophisticated celestial alignments embedded within Britain's prehistoric megalithic sites. John Edwin Wood meticulously details the methods by which ancient peoples observed and recorded astronomical phenomena, transforming stone circles and standing stones into precise observatories. This insightful work uncovers the profound knowledge of the cosmos possessed by our ancestors, challenging conventional views of their technological capabilities. It illustrates how sites like Stonehenge functioned as calendars and celestial markers, revealing a deep connection between early human societies and the rhythms of the sun and moon. The narrative offers a rigorous yet accessible account, making complex scientific concepts understandable for a broad audience interested in the intersection of history, astronomy, and archaeology.