Wales: An Archaeological Guide: The Prehistoric, Roman And Early Medieval Field Monuments
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark reference in British archaeology, Wales: An Archaeological Guide presents a comprehensive survey of the prehistoric, Roman, and early medieval field monuments scattered across the Welsh landscape. Christopher Houlder, a respected archaeologist with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, guides readers through standing stones, hillforts, Roman roads, burial chambers, and early Christian sites with expert authority. The book is organised to serve both the armchair enthusiast and the active field visitor, providing precise locations, historical context, and scholarly commentary for each site. Written with clarity and passion, it remains an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand the deep layers of human history that define the Welsh countryside.
Author: Christopher Houlder
Format: Paperback
Published: 1974, Faber and Faber
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark reference in British archaeology, Wales: An Archaeological Guide presents a comprehensive survey of the prehistoric, Roman, and early medieval field monuments scattered across the Welsh landscape. Christopher Houlder, a respected archaeologist with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, guides readers through standing stones, hillforts, Roman roads, burial chambers, and early Christian sites with expert authority. The book is organised to serve both the armchair enthusiast and the active field visitor, providing precise locations, historical context, and scholarly commentary for each site. Written with clarity and passion, it remains an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand the deep layers of human history that define the Welsh countryside.