Prehistoric Avebury, Second Edition - Softcover

Aubrey Burl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0300090870 ISBN 13: 9780300090871

Publisher: Yale University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This magnificent book is a fascinating account of the prehistoric stone circles at Avebury, which not only date from an earlier era but are also larger than the more famous sarsen stone circle of Stonehenge. Written by a leading archaeologist, the book considers every aspect of Avebury's history and construction and discusses the probable purpose of these massive structures, in the process creating a vivid and moving picture of their creators-a primitive people whose lives were brief, savage, and fearful.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"In this beautifully illustrated book, Aubrey Burl combines both archaeological and historical evidence to present an absorbing account of the mysterious stone monuments at Avebury and the life of the primitive people who erected them nearly 5000 years ago."—Publishers Weekly "This beautifully illustrated book discusses Avebury today, where one can still wander among these fascinating stones, and relates the destruction of and excavations at this prehistoric site."—Science News

About the Author:

Aubrey Burl was formerly principal lecturer in archaeology, Hull College of Higher Education, East Riding of Yorkshire. He is also the author of Great Stone Circles: Fables, Fictions, Facts, From Carnac to Callanish: The Prehistoric Stone Rows, The Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland and Brittany, and A Guide to the Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland, and Brittany, all published by Yale University Press

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0300090870
• ISBN 13: 9780300090871
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 272