
Henge Monuments of the British Isles
Jan Harding(Author)
The History Press Ltd
Published on 1. June 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-7524-2508-5 (ISBN)
Description
The later Neolithic henges are a distinctive yet enigmatic class of monument. Taken as indicative of the emerging social complexity of the third millennium BC, they are often seen as the culmination of cultural achievement during this period. Yet little is actually known about these monuments -- their origins, the meanings behind their distinctive layout, the activities undertaken within their perimeters, or indeed their significance to later Neolithic society. Drawing on the full range of data available across the British Isles and on anthropological parallels, the author addresses these questions in a book that will be of interest to anyone wishing to understand Neolithic society.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7524-2508-5 (9780752425085)
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