Product Description

Designed throughout with colourful and detailed illustrations, Farmers, Temples and Tombs outlines in a clear and understandable way the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age in Scotland. It contains in-depth features on important Neolithic sites, and emphasises that what are now archaeological sites were once places where normal people lived. Included in the book are specially commissioned illustrations which show how different sites might have looked, as well as a list of Neolithic sites that can be visited across Scotland. This book is part of a newly updated edition of the acclaimed Making of Scotland series produced by Historic Scotland and Birlinn which provides lively, accessible and up-to-date introductions to key themes and periods in Scottish history and prehistory.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #220057 in Books
• Published on: 2005-02-22
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 64 pages

Review
'Considering the high quality of production and the abundance of superb illustrations, the books represent outstanding value for money ... which will both fascinate and inspire.' - Heritage Scotland 'Maps, site plans and illustrations, including reconstructions, have all been used to great effect ...' - Highland News Group 'We need more of these books' - Dr Fiona Watson, Presenter Radio Scotland's The History File

About the Author
Dr Gordon Barclay is Principle Inspector of Ancient Monuments with Historic Scotland, and is Honorary Reader in the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Stirling.

Customer Reviews

Excellent Introduction
Part of the Canongate history series, offering brief overviews of Scotland's history. This volume covers the period from around 4000-1500 BC. Beautifully organised and illustrated, a little gem of a series: should provide the stimulus for further study.