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'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
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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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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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.
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A worthwhile picture book
11 Feb 2012
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Farmers, Temples and Tombs Pb (Historic Scotland)This small book (64 pages) mostly contains fine illustrations & they make my purchase of a used copy (published 1998) worthwhile. But Mr Barclay's book provides an overview of Scotland in the Neolithic & Early Bronze Age geared for a child or those with a wish to browse the topic. To be truly certain of your knowledge of anything addressed here, please seek other books on each topic or artifact. An example to illustrate my concern: on page 51 is a lunula from the collection of the National Museums of Scotland. Yes, it is from the Early Bronze Age & its find spot may have been in Scotland, but lunulae are almost exclusively from Ireland, & it's probable that this one was crafted there. For more information on lunulae & other gold jewelry of Early Bronze Age Ireland & Scotland consult The Accomplished Art: Gold and Gold-Working in Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age (UK/BA-ART) by George Eogan, & Prehistoric Archaeology of Ireland by John Waddell. Historic Scotland did not require Mr Barclay to provide a bibliography & we are mostly on our own, should we wish to proceed.
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