Product Description

An 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 an archaeologist, the text considers aspects of Avebury's history and construction and discusses the probable purpose of these massive structures, in the process seeking to create a vivid and moving picture of their creators - a primitive people whose lives were brief, savage and fearful.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #701425 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-11
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 1.60 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From Publishers Weekly
Situated 18 miles from Stonehenge, Avebury, a complex of stone circles, barrows, earthworks and avenues, was built some 5000 years ago. Here archeologist Burl tells its stories in a text that "sets a high standard in archeological writing for a lay audience," PW stated.
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Review
"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

Science News
"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."