The Penguin Guide To Prehistoric England And Wales
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark reference for anyone fascinated by the deep past of Britain, The Penguin Guide to Prehistoric England and Wales by James Dyer presents a comprehensive survey of the prehistoric sites scattered across England and Wales. The guide chronicles thousands of years of human activity — from Neolithic burial chambers and Bronze Age stone circles to Iron Age hillforts — cataloguing sites county by county in an accessible and authoritative format. Written with the enthusiasm of a seasoned field archaeologist, Dyer details each monument's history, significance, and practical visiting information, making it an indispensable companion for both armchair historians and those wishing to walk the ancient landscape. Published under the prestigious Allen Lane imprint, the volume argues that Britain's prehistoric heritage is among the richest in the world, and instructs readers on how best to seek it out and appreciate it. Clear, methodical, and richly informative, this guide remains a touchstone work in British prehistoric studies.
Author: James Dyer
Format: Hardback
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark reference for anyone fascinated by the deep past of Britain, The Penguin Guide to Prehistoric England and Wales by James Dyer presents a comprehensive survey of the prehistoric sites scattered across England and Wales. The guide chronicles thousands of years of human activity — from Neolithic burial chambers and Bronze Age stone circles to Iron Age hillforts — cataloguing sites county by county in an accessible and authoritative format. Written with the enthusiasm of a seasoned field archaeologist, Dyer details each monument's history, significance, and practical visiting information, making it an indispensable companion for both armchair historians and those wishing to walk the ancient landscape. Published under the prestigious Allen Lane imprint, the volume argues that Britain's prehistoric heritage is among the richest in the world, and instructs readers on how best to seek it out and appreciate it. Clear, methodical, and richly informative, this guide remains a touchstone work in British prehistoric studies.