A Guide To Prehistoric England
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 Guide to Prehistoric England by Nicholas Thomas is an authoritative archaeological reference that presents a comprehensive survey of England's prehistoric sites, monuments, and landscapes. Organised as a practical field guide, the work details hundreds of significant prehistoric remains — from Neolithic long barrows and megalithic chambered tombs to Bronze Age stone circles and Iron Age hillforts — drawing on rigorous archaeological scholarship to bring each site to life. Thomas argues that England's prehistoric heritage is among the richest and most accessible in Europe, offering readers both the historical context and the geographical knowledge needed to visit these remarkable places. Written with clarity and precision, the guide instructs enthusiasts, students, and travellers alike on what to look for and how to interpret the ancient features they encounter. An indispensable companion for anyone passionate about the deep history embedded in the English countryside, this volume remains a landmark work in popular British archaeology.
Author: Nicholas Thomas
Format: Hardback
Published: 1960, B. T. Batsford Limited
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A Guide to Prehistoric England by Nicholas Thomas is an authoritative archaeological reference that presents a comprehensive survey of England's prehistoric sites, monuments, and landscapes. Organised as a practical field guide, the work details hundreds of significant prehistoric remains — from Neolithic long barrows and megalithic chambered tombs to Bronze Age stone circles and Iron Age hillforts — drawing on rigorous archaeological scholarship to bring each site to life. Thomas argues that England's prehistoric heritage is among the richest and most accessible in Europe, offering readers both the historical context and the geographical knowledge needed to visit these remarkable places. Written with clarity and precision, the guide instructs enthusiasts, students, and travellers alike on what to look for and how to interpret the ancient features they encounter. An indispensable companion for anyone passionate about the deep history embedded in the English countryside, this volume remains a landmark work in popular British archaeology.