Megalithic Brittany
| Author | : Aubrey Burl |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| Genre | : Brittany (France) |
| ISBN | : 9780050013649 |
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Megalithic Remains in Britain and Brittany
| Author | : Alexander Thom |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 206 |
| Release | : 1978 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0198581564 |
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Megalithic Remains in Britain and Brittany
Statements in Stone
| Author | : Mark Patton |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2002-11-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1134918089 |
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The megalithic monuments of Western Europe cover a period of over 2,000 years, from the earliest neolithic to the beginning of the Bronze Age, and have excited the popular imagination for centuries. Based on the evidence of recent excavations, and the most up-to-date and controversial theoretical perspectives of archaeology, Statements in Stone is the first account to put the megalithic traditions of Brittany in a social context and to develop a social model to account for their emergence and development.
The Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland, and Brittany
| Author | : Aubrey Burl |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 492 |
| Release | : 2000-01-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9780300083477 |
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The spectacular stone circles of western Europe, some nearly 6000 years old, have intrigued viewers through the ages. This beautiful book about these megalithic rings explores their ancestry, methods of construction, and eventual desertion. A substantially revised version of Aubrey Burl's highly praised work The Stone Circles of the British Isles, it offers new insights into the purpose of stone circles. It also provides a new interpretation of Stonehenge and of Callanish in Scotland, the first overview of the cromlechs in Brittany, a discussion of the problems of archaeoastronomy as related to stone circles, a greatly expanded Gazetteer, and an up-to-date list of radiocarbon dates and recent excavations.
A Guide to the Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland and Brittany
| Author | : Aubrey Burl |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 310 |
| Release | : 2005-01-01 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 9780300114065 |
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This practical and knowledgeable guidebook deals comprehensively with the stone circles of Britain and Ireland and with the cromlechs and megalithic "horseshoes" of Brittany. This new edition includes a section on "Druidical" circles, romantic creations of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. "This book is not only an elegant and practical guide, it is also the best single-volume study of this extraordinary phenomenon, embracing 500 monuments from Shetland to Brittany. . . . Confident, erudite, pleasurable, this volume can be recommended as travel guide, archaeology, literature, and sheer good company."--Ian Sheperd, British Archaeology "This is a wonderful book and is a must for anyone remotely interested in things megalithic."--Paul Walsh, Archaeology Ireland
From Carnac to Callanish
| Author | : Aubrey Burl |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 1993-01-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780300055757 |
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This book discusses the lines of standing stones that until now have been the neglected wonders of prehistoric Europe, rows that were foci of rituals in Britain, Ireland and Brittany for over two thousand years. Places such as Carnac in Brittany and Callanish in the Hebrides are visited by many visitors each year, but before now there has been no book that seriously explains the history, significance and background to these impressive sites. Aubrey Burl shows that the settings vary from pairs of isolated stones in the far south-west of Ireland to networks of long lines in Scotland, Dartmoor and Brittany, and describes the types in a sequence of architectural chapters that stress the increasing social and commercial connections between regions hundred of miles apart. He uses information from a wide variety of sources - excavation reports, megalithic art, astronomical analyses and legends - to provide explanations of why the rows were erected, when, and what they may have been used for.
Landscapes of Neolithic Brittany
| Author | : Chris Scarre |
| Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
| Total Pages | : 342 |
| Release | : 2011-02-24 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 0199281629 |
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A fully illustrated study of the Neolithic monuments of Brittany which investigates how and by whom they were built, using the latest research and field studies. The emphasis is on the landscape setting of these monuments, and how that landscape may have influenced or inspired their construction.
The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy
| Author | : Greg Ward |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 573 |
| Release | : 2010-05-03 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1848369557 |
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The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy is the ultimate handbook for discovering the region, from the glorious medieval abbey of Mont-St-Michel to Monet's waterlily pond at Giverny, and the ancient Bayeux Tapestry. Discover walks and cycle trails through ancient forests and along stunning coastline, and learn more about the defining feature of the Breton landscape - the awe-inspiring megaliths of Carnac. Foodies will enjoy a full section on Feasting in northern France, while readers are directed to the finest restaurants and café terraces, not to mention lively festivals and markets. Whether you're looking for the best camping or the most stylish hotels, you can rely on accommodation suggestions for every budget and taste. You'll find practical advice on travelling around the region, from river cruises to the SNCF rail service, as well as the clearest maps of any guide. Explore all corners of this region with authoritative background on everything from Brittany and Normandy's varied landscapes and wildlife to its fascinating history and musical heritage. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Brittany & Normandy.
Voices Out of Stone
| Author | : Carolyn North |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Megalithic monuments |
| ISBN | : 9781844091959 |
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The wisdom of the standing stones of Carnac revealed
Exploring Megalithic Europe
| Author | : Julian Heath |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 263 |
| Release | : 2019-11-07 |
| Genre | : Social Science |
| ISBN | : 1538120925 |
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Abundant prehistoric remains survive in the wide landscapes of Europe, but none are arguably as fascinating or awe-inspiring as the “megalithic” (after the Greek megas: great, and lithos: stone) monuments built by the people who lived here during the three hugely important periods of European prehistory known respectively as the Neolithic, the Copper Age, and the Bronze Age. These huge, prehistoric stone structures can still be found scattered in their thousands across Europe and provide a tentative but evocative link to their builders, and to Europe’s distant past. From the Mediterranean islands to the colder climes of Scandinavia, Exploring Megalithic Europe takes readers to many European countries, examining both famous and lesser-known megalithic monuments and looking at what insights these remarkable reminders of prehistoric life may provide into the ancient communities responsible for their construction.
