Circles in Stone: A British Prehistoric Mystery - Softcover

Beckensall, Stan

9780752440156: Circles in Stone: A British Prehistoric Mystery
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ISBN 10: 0752440152 ISBN 13: 9780752440156
Publisher: Tempus, 2006
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This comprehensive work takes a broad view of what rock art entails, covering the history of rock art research and the discovery of many new sites. The author illustrates the different symbols and motifs that are found throughout the British Isles, and shows where they occur in landscapes and monuments. It is a book that captures the excitement of discovery and examines the various theories about the origin, use and meaning of rock art. Stan Beckensall also explains the problems of accurate conservation, recording, and display.

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Stan Beckensall is the author of Prehistoric Rock Art in Britain, Prehistoric Rock Art in Cumbria, and Prehistoric Rock Art in Northumberland.
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  • PublisherTempus
  • Publication date2006
  • ISBN 10 0752440152
  • ISBN 13 9780752440156
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages208

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