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Through beautiful landscape photography, cutting edge technology, and a treasure trove of precious artefacts, NG recreates the crucible of England's creation - the mysterious Dark Ages. The story spans an era long wrapped in myth and legend, from the dusk of the Roman Empire in 450 A.D. to the Norman invasion in 1066. Discovered in Staffordshire in July 2009 by an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast these 1500 pieces of bejewelled gold and silver Anglo-Saxon treasure promise to shed unprecedented light on this key period of British history; a time when the Saxons, Celts, Picts, Jutes, and Vikings battled for control of the British Isles. Set in a landscape whose beauty endures, the story of the making of England emerges through a wealth of archaeological and written material. This story highlights the fluid nature of human societies and carries a surprisingly modern message of a successful, cohesive culture emerging from a diverse group of people.
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Gold in the ground - gold between the pages
4 Dec 2011
Format:Hardcover
Lost Gold is a fascinating book. The time after the Romans left Britain but before 1066 is very obscure but intriguing. King Arthur, the Venerable Bede and the mixing of the Picts, Saxons, Scots, Angles, etc. The "lost gold" in the ground was an interesting find, but not a knockout like Sutton Hoo or King Tut. What is a knockout is how Ms. Alexander starts with this enigmatic treasure and weaves all the pieces together to give us a clear appreciation of one of the least understood periods of history. A real delight of a read. Frank Blair
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Love it!
9 Nov 2011
Format:Hardcover
Great book. I very much enjoyed this book. While many people might catagorize this as little more than a coffee table book, I found it to be an beautiful AND informative book. The find is amazing and includes a few mysterious items...the book does a nice job of placing the hoard in it's historical context without boring the reader. The photos throughout show amazing detail and really bring the artifacts to life. Additionally, adding comparisons to the sutton hoo find also add a dimension to the work. Highly recommend. I do not often give 5 stars!
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Modern day exploration
29 Nov 2011
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Just when it seems like there is nothing new to uncover on our planet, along comes this fabulous story about an amateur treasure hunter. Together with the historical elements that provide the underpinnings, this story of buried treasure makes an exciting read and offers hope to all of us who still believe in the excitement of endless discovery.
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