Prehistoric AveburyThis magnificent book is a fascinating account of the prehistoric stone circles at Avebury, which not only II date from an earlier era but are also larger than the more famous sarsen stone circle of Stonehenge. Written by a leading archaeologist, the book considers every aspect of Avebury's history and construction and discusses the probable purpose of these massive structures, in the process creating a vivid and moving picture of their creators -- a primitive people whose lives were brief, savage, and fearful. |
Contents
Introduction I | 1 |
The Destruction of Avebury | 25 |
Excavations at Avebury | 61 |
Avebury before Avebury | 83 |
The Time of Avebury | 121 |
The Building of Avebury | 153 |
The Enclosing of Avebury | 187 |
Lines to Avebury | 209 |
The Purpose of Avebury | 225 |
IO Avebury after Avebury | 257 |
Appendix One | 278 |
Appendix Four | 285 |
Bibliography | 300 |
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