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Glastonbury, with the distinctive landmark of the Tor, is a familiar name to many. Its fame lies not simply in its renowned festival, but in its legendary associations with King Arthur and with Joseph of Arimathea, whose staff was supposed to have grown into Glastonbury Tor. Philip Rahtz has excavated extensively in and around Glastonbury, and disentangles the myths from the truths, giving a comprehensive survey of this remarkable place from the earliest times to the present day.
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Glastonbury, with the distinctive landmark of the Tor, is a familiar name to many. Its fame lies not simply in its renowned festival, but in its legendary associations with King Arthur and with Joseph of Arimathea, whose staff was supposed to have grown into Glastonbury Tor. Philip Rahtz has excavated extensively in and around Glastonbury, and disentangles the myths from the truths, giving a comprehensive survey of this remarkable place from the earliest times to the present day.
Philip Rahtz is Emeritus Professor of Archaeology at the University of York.
About the Author
Philip Rahtz is an eminent archeologist who led key excavations of Glastonbury Tor in 1964 and 1966. Lorna Watts is a fellow archaeologist at the University of York.
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- PublisherTempus
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 075242548X
- ISBN 13 9780752425481
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages191
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Glastonbury: Myth and Archaeology
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The History Press Ltd, United Kingdom, Stroud, 2003
ISBN 10: 075242548X
ISBN 13: 9780752425481
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Glastonbury, with the distinctive landmark of the Tor, is a familiar name to many. Its fame lies not simply in its renowned festival, but in its legendary associations with King Arthur and with Joseph of Arimathea, whose staff was supposed to have grown into Glastonbury Tor. Philip Rahtz has excavated extensively in and around Glastonbury, and disentangles the myths from the truths, giving a comprehensive survey of this remarkable place from the earliest times to the present day. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002539800
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Glastonbury: Myth and Archaeology
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Published by Tempus Publishing Ltd in 2003, here is the reprinted softback version of Philip Rahtz and Lorna watts' GLASTONBURY: MYTH & ARCHAEOLOGY. Pictorial card covers, 191 superbly illustrated pages, the book is in very good condition with a modicum of shelf wear and some minor creasing to one of the corners on the rear card cover. Seller Inventory # 11278
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