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Megalith : studies in stone / [edited by John Martineau].
Penn Museum Library GN790 .M45 2019
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- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Stone circles.
- Stanton Drew (England)--Antiquities.
- Stanton Drew (England).
- Avebury (England)--Antiquities.
- Avebury (England).
- Marlborough Downs (England)--Antiquities.
- Marlborough Downs (England).
- Stonehenge (England)--Antiquities.
- Stonehenge (England).
- Salisbury Plain (England)--Antiquities.
- Salisbury Plain (England).
- England--Avebury.
- England--Marlborough Downs.
- England--Salisbury Plain.
- England--Stanton Drew.
- England--Stonehenge.
- Europe.
- Megalithic monuments--Europe.
- Megalithic monuments.
- Prehistoric peoples--Europe.
- Prehistoric peoples.
- Stone circles--Europe.
- Antiquities.
- Physical Description:
- 410 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Wooden Books : Bloomsbury, [2018]
- Summary:
- "Following the success of Quadrivium, Sciencia, Designa, and Trivium in the acclaimed Wooden Books series, Megalith is a compendium of writings about stone structures throughout history. How do you predict eclipses at Stonehenge? Why were stone monuments built where they are? What is the meaning of the designs in ancient rock art? In this lavishly illustrated volume, eight expert authors guide readers through the history of rock structures from Stonehenge to the stone circles in France, Poland, America, and Africa. These monuments appear around the globe, connecting the modern world and ancient times. Packed with detailed information and rare and exquisite engravings, woodcuts, and drawings, Megalith is a timeless and valuable sourcebook for our world's oldest buildings and our earliest visual art."--provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Stone circles / Hugh Newman. ©2017
- Carnac / Howard Crowhurst. ©2018
- Stonehenge / Robin Heath. ©2018
- Stone, Moon & Earth (extracts) / Robin Heath. ©2006
- Avebury / Evelyn Francis ©2018
- Stanton Drew / Gordon Strong. ©2008
- Ancient British Rock Art / Chris Mansell. ©2007
- Surveys of Stone Circles / Alexander Thom. ©1978.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.
- ISBN:
- 9781635573152
- 1635573157
- OCLC:
- 1076500815
- Publisher Number:
- 99984132115
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