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Stonehenge: Making Sense of a Prehistoric Mystery

Mike Parker Pearson

Stonehenge is an iconic monument for people all around the world. Built around 5000 years ago, it stands for mystery and forgotten secrets waiting to be decoded. In this latest book in the Council for British Archaeology's 'Archaeology for All' series, Professor Mike Parker Pearson presents an up-to-date interpretation of Stonehenge and its landscape. Drawing on his years of research and excavation, the author presents a highly readable account that is lavishly illustrated with images by the renowned photographer Adam Stanford and the reconstruction artist Peter Dunn.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Council for British Archaeology
  • Publish Date: Feb 29th, 2016
  • Pages: 120
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.60in - 7.40in - 0.40in - 1.15lb
  • EAN: 9781909990029
  • Categories: Ancient - GeneralEurope - Great Britain - General

About the Author

Parker Pearson, Mike: - Mike Parker Pearson is Professor of British Later Prehistory at University College London. A distinguished prehistorian he has been involved with many major projects, including leading the recent Stonehenge Riverside Project. His many publications include Stonehenge: Exploring the Greatest Stone Age Mystery (2012) and From Machair to Mountains: archaeological survey and excavation in Uist (2012).
Richards, Colin: - Colin Richards is Professor of World Prehistory in the Deaprtment of Archaeology at the University of Manchester where he mainly specialises in Neolithic archaeology, architecture and monumentality and ethnoarchaeology, with specific interests in Orkney and Easter Island.