Meredith MacArdle

The Little Book of Stonehenge

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 07/09/2017

ISBN: 9781782438267

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Hardback

Size: 110 x 100 mm

Extent: 64 pages

Illustration: Black-and-white line drawings throughout

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

Published in association with English Heritage, this fact-filled gift book is the perfect tribute to this iconic historical landmark, the best-known prehistoric monument in the world.

With a history spanning 4,500 years, the mystery that surrounds Stonehenge is still as forceful as ever. Many different theories have been put forward about who built it, when and why. Was it a place for studying the movements of the sun and moon? Was it a sacred meeting place? Was it a place of healing? The Neolithic stones attract over a million visitors a year and whatever their meaning for people today, Stonehenge is undoubtedly a spiritual and uplifting ancient landscape.

In this small book full of wonders devoted to the enigmatic stones, you’ll find all the facts and figures you need to know: when the henge was built and why, who built it and why it was built where it was. You’ll learn about life in Neolithic times, what the Romans did for Stonehenge, famous visitors over the centuries – both real and fictional, along with tales of the stones in popular culture – from psychedelic rock music to feature films.

Sales points:

  • Chock full of interesting facts covering all aspects of this iconic monument, along with a timeline going back over 5,000 years

  • Published in association with English Heritage, who are charged with caring for and conserving this ancient site

  • A small, pocket-sized format, ideal to carry with you

  • The perfect gift for lovers of history and this iconic landmark

  • Compiled by historian and henge enthusiast Meredith MacArdle, author of The Timeline History of the Middle Ages and The 20th Century in Bite-sized Chunks

About the Author:

Meredith MacArdle

Meredith MacArdle is a writer and editor who lives in London. She is the co-author of The Twentieth Century in Bite-sized Chunks and the author of The History of the World Quiz Book.