Seahenge by
An investigation into the lives of our prehistoric ancestors, focusing on the revolution in Bronze Age archaeology which has been taking place since the 1980s, and in which the author has played a central role.
A Guide to the Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland and Brittany by
From Stonehenge to Callanish, from Newgrange to Er-Lannic, great prehistoric stone circles have drawn thousands of admiring visitors to their sites every year. This practical guidebook deals comprehensively with the stone circles of Britain and Ireland and with the cromlechs and megalithic horseshoes of Brittany.
Fragments of Antiquity: An Archaeology of Social Life in Britain, 2900-1200 BC by
This is an account of society in Britain over almost two millennia, beginning in the late Neolithic and taking the story well into the Bronze Age. The author charts the emergence of a group of ceremonial and highly ritualized peoples, and throws new light on the origins and purpose of the great monuments they created, Stonehenge and Avebury among them.
John Barrett questions many current assumptions about the nature and early history of these peoples, including their relation to the hunter-gatherers of the fifth millenium. He also makes a significant and controversial contribution to several key debates among archaeologists - notably, on the gathering and use of material evidence, on the nature and causes of social and cultural change, and on the place of social theory in interpreting and understanding prehistory
Atlas of Prehistoric Britain by
Megalithic cairns, ancient earthworks, Bronze Age burial chambers, Stonehenge--these mysterious, awe-inspiring monuments in their remote British settings have long exercised a powerful hold on people's imagination. In this lavishly illustrated atlas, John Manley provides a beautiful and highly informative account of prehistoric British culture, revealing how the evidence of monuments, excavations and artefacts sheds light on the technological development, social organization, military exploits, and religious practices of these long-departed peoples.
Ranging from 300,000 B.C. and the earliest indications of prehistoric culture, to the final Roman conquest in 43 A.D., and covering Wales, Scotland, and Ireland as well as England, Manley makes use of the latest research in archeaology to interpret Britain's prehistoric heritage for the nonspecialist reader. He describes the earliest bands who hunted artic fox, woolly rhinoceros, and mammoth and often lived in caves such as Picken's Hole in Somerset; the first farming communities dating back to 4000 B.C.; the construction of Stonehenge, which required thousands of workers to drag huge sandstone blocks across the countryside; and the hill-top settlements, or hillforts, and the warrior-chiefs who ruled them. The maps, site plans and reconstruction drawings have been specially commissioned to combine clarity with an attractive style, and they are closely integrated with Manley's text. The photographs are particularly striking; they capture the magic and haunting presence of the past.
Ancient and Medieval England by 
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The Encyclopedia of Arthurian Legends by
Coghlan, an acknowledged authority on the Celtic tradition, has drawn together all the different strands of Arthurian myth from such various sources as Geoffrey of Monmouth, Malory, Chretian de Troyes, and the English Gawain cycles. He examines every character appearing in the myths in this comprehensive book on the Arthurian tales. Full-page illustrations and period maps.
The Oxford Companion to British History by
Here, in a single convenient volume, is the essential reference book for anyone with an interest in British history and its contemporary legacy. Drawing on the latest scholarship, over 100 distinguished contributors describe and analyse the people and events that have shaped and defined lifein Britain over 2000 years of political, social and cultural change.Over 4000 entries - ranging from quick-reference summaries to essay-length overviews - provide a wealth of fact and insight on all aspects of the subject and from a variety of perspectives, including social, political, military, cultural, economic, scientific, and feminist. As well as coverage ofexpected topics such as monarchs, battles, and political events, there are dozens of entries on the wider aspects of British life and culture over the centuries: Boudica and Stanley Baldwin are here, but so are Enid Blyton and Jesse Boot, whilst the Boat Race and Big Ben find a place along with theBloody Assizes and the Battle of Bosworth.The unrivalled range of lateral coverage includes authors, composers and musicians, legal and technical terms, newspapers and periodicals, ranks and orders, sport and leisure, and scholarship and education. For readers interested in local history, or who like to explore history on the ground, thereare also entries on individual counties, cathedrals and churches, palaces and royal residences, and a range of other sites of historical significance.As well as providing reliable factual information, the Companion also offers detailed interpretation and analysis, giving readers a sense of how events and personalities relate to each other, whilst its multi-disciplinary approach places topics in the widest possible context. Designed to be usefulfor the school or university student, as well as for the general reader, The Oxford Companion to British History is in the great tradition of Oxford Companions: authoritative, comprehensive, accessible, elegantly written, and - above all - companionable. Whether you need to check the date of thePeasants' Revolt, understand what happened at the Battle of Imphal, find out about the history of maypoles, or compare the careers of successive Princes of Wales, this is a book no home reference shelf should be without.
Roman Britain by
Britain was within the orbit of Graeco-Roman civilization for at least half a millennium, and for over 350 years part of the political union created by the Roman Empire that encompassed most of Europe and all the countries of the Mediterranean.First published as part of the best-selling Oxford Illustrated History of Britain, Peter Salway's Very Short Introduction to Roman Britain weaves together the results of archaeological investigation and historical scholarship in a rounded and highly readable concise account. He charts life in RomanBritain from the first Roman invasion under Julius Caesar to the final collapse of the Roman Empire in the West around AD 500.
The Oxford Illustrated History of Roman Britain by
This lavishly illustrated book presents the most authoritative history of Roman Britain ever published for the general reader. Written by an established expert in the field, the narrative starts before the invasions of Julius Caesar and finishes in the fifth century AD with the end of Romanrule and the subsequent collapse of society in Britain. Based on the latest research, the book examines every aspect of life in Roman Britain, from the first Roman contacts, through the conquest, the Imperial crisis and recovery, to Britain and the world in the fifth century. Separate thematicchapters on the economy, religion and society, and the historical geography of town and country are all seen in the context of the wider Roman world.Over 350 illustrations complement the broad-ranging text. In addition to showing classic examples of Romano-British archaeology, there are a number of illustrations of spectacular recent discoveries, which have never previously been published.
Classic Celtic Fairy Tales by