Product Description

From Stonehenge to Newgrange, the richest array of megalithic monuments in Europe is found in Great Britain and Ireland. The number and sheer diversity of these structures is astonishing, including massive stone rows and circles, as well as barrows, chambered tombs and earthwork enclosures. In this concise but authoritative overview, Chris Scarre guides us around these monuments. This invaluable, authoritative overview of some of our greatest and most-visited monuments is ideal for traveller, tourist and student alike.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14928 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Minerva
'An informative and stimulating overview of a complex subject.'

The Lady
'No stone is left unturned'

About the Author
Chris Scarre is a Professor of Archaeology at the University of Durham. He has written or contributed to many books, including The Human Past and The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World, both of which he edited.