Stone Circles

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Stone Circles by Hugh Newman explores the mysterious and ancient stone circles scattered across the world. It delves into their historical significance, construction techniques, and possible purposes, drawing connections between these fascinating structures and ancient cultures. Combining research with captivating anecdotes, the book aims to unravel some of the enduring mysteries surrounding these enigmatic monuments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by ancient mysteries and prehistoric sites. It offers intriguing insights into the purpose and history of megalithic structures, blending archaeological findings with cultural lore. Perfect for those captivated by the intersection of history, archaeology, and ancient civilisations.

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Stone Circles

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What are stone circles? When were they built, and why? How come so many of them are egg-shaped or geometrically flattened? What do they have to do with the landscape, Sun, Moon, and stars?

In this beautifully illustrated book, megalithomaniac Hugh Newman takes us on a fascinating journey around the world, examining these mysterious monuments of the megalithic culture from Wessex to Scotland, France to Poland, North America to Africa, and India to Japan.

Stone Circles is part of the WOODEN BOOKS series, small but packed with information. Described as "fascinating" by the Financial Times, "beautiful" by the London Review of Books, "rich and artful" by The Lancet, "genuinely mind-expanding" by the Fortean Times, "excellent" by New Scientist, and "stunning" by the New York Times, these small books embody big ideas.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781904263951

Publisher: Wooden Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wooden Books

Illustration: 200; 200

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 155.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Hugh Newman runs the Megalithomania conference and Megalithomania tours. Also author of Earth Grids and Giants On Record, he has appeared on numerous television shows, including Ancient Aliens. He lives all over the world.

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