Great stone circles
Aubrey Burl
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Great stone circles
by Aubrey Burl
Published
1999
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
199
ISBN-10
0300076894
Description
Archaeologist Aubrey Burl, for more than thirty years a specialist in the study of stone circles, selects a dozen attractive and evocative rings for close examination. Each of the twelve sites illuminates a particular archaeological question - the purpose of stone circles, their construction, age, distribution, design, art, legend and relation to astronomy. Burl asks, and offers sometimes surprising answers to questions about Stonehenge: how were its bluestones transported from south-west Wales, why was its Slaughter Stone not used for sacrifice, and why is Stonehenge - the most British of stone circles - not a stone circle and not British? To conclude his account of the strange subtleties of stone circles, Burl reconstructs the social history of Swinside in the Lake District, describing the builders, their way of life, and the ceremonies they performed inside their lovely ring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Great stone circles?
This edition of Great stone circles has approximately 199 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Great stone circles?
For most readers, Great stone circles typically takes between 4h 9m and 2h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,750 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Great stone circles?
The estimated word count for Great stone circles is approximately 49,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Great stone circles?
Great stone circles was written by Aubrey Burl.
When was Great stone circles published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.