| Exploring Megalithic Europe: Amazing Sites to See for Yourself Contributor(s): Heath, Julian (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1538120917 ISBN-13: 9781538120910 Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - History | Europe - General - History | Ancient - General |
| Dewey: 936 |
| LCCN: 2019013551 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.2" W x 9.1" (1.40 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Abundant prehistoric remains survive in the wide landscapes of Europe, but none are arguably as fascinating or awe-inspiring as the "megalithic" (after the Greek megas: great, and lithos: stone) monuments built by the people who lived here during the three hugely important periods of European prehistory known respectively as the Neolithic, the Copper Age, and the Bronze Age. These huge, prehistoric stone structures can still be found scattered in their thousands across Europe and provide a tentative but evocative link to their builders, and to Europe's distant past. From the Mediterranean islands to the colder climes of Scandinavia, Exploring Megalithic Europe takes readers to many European countries, examining both famous and lesser-known megalithic monuments and looking at what insights these remarkable reminders of prehistoric life may provide into the ancient communities responsible for their construction. |