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Tomb of the Eagles
by John W. Hedges  Synopsis In Tomb of the Eagles John Hedges describes vividly the activities of a tribe in Isbister in the Orkneys which had as its totem the magnificent white-tailed sea eagle....
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Ireland: An Oxford Archaeological Guide to Sites from Earliest Times to AD 1600 (Oxford Archaeological Guides)
by Andy Halpin Publisher Comments Ireland is a country notably rich in archaeological sites and this guide is the ultimate handbook to its heritage. Covering the entire island from Antrim to Wexford, Dublin to Sligo, this latest volume in the acclaimed Oxford Archaeoological Guides...
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Guide To Stone Circles of Britain Ireland 2ND Edition
by Aubrey Burl Publisher Comments 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 and knowledgeable guidebook is the first to deal comprehensively with the stone...
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What Life Was Like Among Druids and High Kings: Celtic Ireland, Ad 400-1200
by Time Life Publisher Comments Drawing on art, artifacts, and literature that was left behind, these richly illustrated volumes recount captivating tales of everyday life in long-ago vanished worlds....
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Life & Death of Druid Prince
by Anne Ross Synopsis This thrilling human drama and spellbinding scientific discovery--the most sensational archaeological find of the decade--unlocks the mysteries of the Druid past. "Mesmerizing . . . a tour de force of scientific sleuthing".--Chicago Tribune....
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Britain & the Celtic Iron Age
by Simon James Synopsis New research is promoting reappraisals of Britain's prehistory, in ways which challenge many ideas, such as that of a familiar Celtic past. This work discusses the many facets of the lives of Iron Age Britons, drawing on the wealth of material in the...
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London's Archaeological Secrets: A World City Revealed
by Chris Thomas Synopsis This illustrated work digs deeply into London's past, examining the archaeological discoveries that have enriched our understanding of the city's history. It draws on research and excavations conducted by the Museum of London Archaeology Service during...
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Celtic Britain and Ireland
by Lloyd Robert Laing Publisher Comments Dozens of sites, in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, have turned up numerous treasures of Celtic art, including ceramics, metalwork, manuscripts and coins. Many of the most noteworthy and beautiful, some not previously published, are illustrated and...
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Grahame Clark: An Intellectual Biography of an Archaeologist
by Brian M Fagan Publisher Comments The British archaeologist Grahame Clark was a seminal figure in European and world archaeology for more than half of the twentieth century, but, at the same time, one whose reputation has been outshone by other, more visible luminaries. His works were...
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The Prehistory of Britain and Ireland (Cambridge World Archaeology)
by Richard Bradley Publisher Comments 'This book presents a new interpretation of the prehistory of Britain and Ireland.'...
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The Archaeology of Britain
by Tom Quinn Publisher Comments Takes the reader on a journey around Britain, detailing the most important of this ancient land's historic remains. From excavations of everyday life found in forgotten highways and Roman villas to areas of spiritual significance, such as stone circles...
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Old Straight Track
by Alffed Watkins Synopsis This is a study of the ancient tracks or leys that criss-cross the British Isles, a system which was old when the Romans first came to Britain. This is a collection of the author's investiations of the ancient monuments, which he argues follow the paths...
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The Megalithic Monuments of Britain & Ireland
by Chris Scarre Publisher Comments An authoritative overview of the wide range of British and Irish Neolithic monuments. From Stonehenge to Newgrange, some of the most varied megalithic monuments in Europe can be found in the British Isles. From the Neolithic Age and the arrival of...
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Fairweather Eden :life half a million years ago as revealed by the excavations at Boxgrove
by Michael W Pitts Book News Annotation A tale of vision, determination, and triumph told through the eyes of those involved in over ten years of archeological excavations at the world's best preserved early human site. Describes how excavating Boxgrove Man opened a unique window on life as...
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Roman Britain: A New History
by Guy De La Bedoyere Publisher Comments An illustrated chronicle of Britain as a Roman province places the region's conquest and occupation by Rome within a larger context of Romano-British society, in an account that includes coverage of such topics as the construction of Hadrian's Wall, the...
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Port of Medieval Dublin
by Andrew Halpin Publisher Comments During the second phase of construction of the new Civic Offices, Dublin, in the early 1990s, an archaeological excavation of the proposed car park area was undertaken by Dr Andrew Halpin, on behalf of Dublin Corporation. The excavation revealed evidence...
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Ireland in Prehistory
by Michael Herity Synopsis Now available in paperback, Ireland in Prehistory examines Irish prehistory and presents quite a different picture than was believed half a century ago. Michael Herity and George Eogan's comprehensive survey--using not only the archaeological evidence...
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Prehistoric Scotland
by Ann Macsween Book News Annotation Describes the modern discovery, prehistoric use, and associated legends of over 100 sites throughout Scotland built from the neolithic through the iron age. The b&w photos combine details of construction with a sense of the location. Annotation c...
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Atlas of prehistoric Britain
by John Manley Publisher Comments 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...
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Land of Gods & Giants
by Mick Sharp Book News Annotation Over 100 superb color photographs of prehistoric sites in the British Isles, with captions suggesting their use and significance for the people who built them. Includes a guide for visitors. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)...
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