Lindisfarne
The Cradle Island
Published on 20. May 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7524-3227-4 (ISBN)
Description
Lindisfarne has captured the imagination of visitors and residents alike for decades. Also know as 'Holy Island', the rich and eventful history of the area is explored in great depth in this fascinating account. The author takes us on a journey to 'the cradle island' - the ancient shrine of Celtic Christianity - to reveal the treasures of the island. He tells the story of people and nature from the beginning to the present day, exploring the natural history and archaeology of the region. While best known for his television career, Magnus Magnusson published a number of books, including The Vikings.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7524-3227-4 (9780752432274)
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Person
MAGNUS MAGNUSSON, the well-known television brodcaster, was an Icelandic national who spent most of his life in Scotland. Closely associated with history and archaeology throughout his career, he presented many programs on BBC TV, including Chronicle, Mastermind, and a 12-part series Vikings! He has published more than 20 books and wrote and presented many historical documentaries for television and radio.