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Ancient

How to Read Prehistoric Monuments

Understanding Our Ancient Heritage

Alan Butler [9781907486449]

Publisher: Watkins
Published: March 2011
All
272 pages
ISBN: 1-907486-44-5
ISBN13: 9781907486449
$24.95 US
$29.95 Canadian
Hardcover with Jacket

6 X 8 1/4
Carton Quantity: 20
Territory: US/Can



This comprehensive, illustrated guide to Britain's earthworks, henges, and standing stones explores how and why they were built and used, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the religious, civic, and social practices of their creators. An A-Z section details all the site types in the British Isles, and each monument is identified by latitude and longitude, making it easy for history buffs to find them using maps and geo-location devices.