Scotland In Pagan Times: The Bronze And Stone Ages is a comprehensive historical account of Scotland during the prehistoric period. Written by Joseph Anderson, a renowned archaeologist and historian, this book provides a detailed overview of the Bronze and Stone Ages in Scotland, covering the period from around 4000 BC to the arrival of the Romans in the first century AD.The book begins with an introduction to the geography and climate of Scotland during this period, as well as the various tribes and cultures that inhabited ...
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Scotland In Pagan Times: The Bronze And Stone Ages is a comprehensive historical account of Scotland during the prehistoric period. Written by Joseph Anderson, a renowned archaeologist and historian, this book provides a detailed overview of the Bronze and Stone Ages in Scotland, covering the period from around 4000 BC to the arrival of the Romans in the first century AD.The book begins with an introduction to the geography and climate of Scotland during this period, as well as the various tribes and cultures that inhabited the region. It then goes on to explore the various archaeological sites and artifacts that have been discovered in Scotland, including standing stones, burial cairns, and stone circles. Anderson provides a detailed analysis of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Scots, including their worship of nature, their use of ritual sacrifice, and their beliefs in the afterlife. He also delves into the social and political structures of these early societies, examining the roles of chieftains, warriors, and craftsmen.Throughout the book, Anderson draws on a wide range of archaeological and historical sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of life in prehistoric Scotland. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Scottish history, archaeology, or the ancient world in general.The Rhind Lectures In Archaeology For 1882.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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