Scotland: An Archaeological Guide
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A comprehensive archaeological survey of Scotland, Scotland: An Archaeological Guide takes readers on a scholarly journey through the ancient landscapes of the country from earliest prehistoric times to the 12th century A.D. Euan W. MacKie, a distinguished archaeologist and curator, presents a meticulously researched overview of Scotland's most significant archaeological sites, monuments, and artefacts. The guide chronicles the successive waves of human settlement and culture — from Neolithic standing stones and Bronze Age settlements to Pictish carved stones and early medieval fortifications — with authoritative clarity and precision. Written for both the general reader and the specialist, the work illustrates how Scotland's rich material heritage can be read across the landscape, offering detailed site descriptions and historical context that make it an indispensable companion for any serious explorer of Scottish antiquity.
Author: Euan W. Mackie
Format: Paperback
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A comprehensive archaeological survey of Scotland, Scotland: An Archaeological Guide takes readers on a scholarly journey through the ancient landscapes of the country from earliest prehistoric times to the 12th century A.D. Euan W. MacKie, a distinguished archaeologist and curator, presents a meticulously researched overview of Scotland's most significant archaeological sites, monuments, and artefacts. The guide chronicles the successive waves of human settlement and culture — from Neolithic standing stones and Bronze Age settlements to Pictish carved stones and early medieval fortifications — with authoritative clarity and precision. Written for both the general reader and the specialist, the work illustrates how Scotland's rich material heritage can be read across the landscape, offering detailed site descriptions and historical context that make it an indispensable companion for any serious explorer of Scottish antiquity.