Stonehenge

Francis Pryor

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English

Head of Zeus
02 September 2016

British & Irish history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

Series: The Landmark Library

A beautifully illustrated account of the history and archaeology of an iconic feature of the English landscape, as part of the stunning Landmark Library series.

Perched on the chalk uplands of Salisbury Plain, the megaliths of Stonehenge offer one of the most recognizable outlines of any ancient structure. Its purpose – place of worship, sacrificial arena, giant calendar –

is unknown, but its story is one of the most extraordinary of any of the world's prehistoric monuments.

Constructed in several phases over a period of some 1500 years, beginning c. 3000 BC, Stonehenge's key elements are its 'bluestones', transported from West Wales by unexplained means, and sarsen stones quarried from the nearby Marlborough Downs.

Francis Pryor is one of Britain's most distinguished archaeologists. In Stonehenge, he delivers a rigorous account of the nature and history of the monument, while also placing the enigmatic stones in a wider cultural context, exploring how antiquarians, scholars, writers, artists, 'the heritage industry' – and even neopagans – have interpreted the site over the centuries.

By: Francis Pryor
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 2
Dimensions: Height: 185mm, Width: 185mm,
ISBN: 9781784974619
ISBN 10: 1784974617
Series: The Landmark Library
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 02 September 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Francis Pryor is one of Britain's most distinguished living archaeologists, the excavator of Flag Fen and a sheep farmer. He is the author of seventeen books including The Fens (a Radio 4 Book of the Week), Stonehenge, Flag Fen, Britain BC, Britain AD, and The Making of the British Landscape.

Reviews for Stonehenge

'This beautifully produced book brings us up to date with the latest in Stonehenge thinking ... This splendid book is nearly as good as wandering among the stones themselves' Daily Mail. 'Beautifully written and illustrated book ... a compelling picture of the forces that formed Stonehenge' Mail on Sunday. 'Pryor's ability to immerse himself in the age and the ability of see the landscape through their eyes, means that we get an expert view of the way that it evolved and changes, without descending into dry academic speak. As well as the rigorous writing, the book is full of excellent photos, high quality plans and beautiful pictures of Stonehenge. It is comprehensive without being complicated and well worth reading' Nudge Books. 'This is a smashing little book and the ebook is maybe high end but is especially good value. Recommended' Ripperologist.