Scenes from Prehistoric Life : From the Ice Age to the Coming of the Romans by Francis Pryor 9781789544152

Scenes from Prehistoric Life : From the Ice Age to the Coming of the Romans

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Transport yourself back to the dawn of civilization with Scenes from Prehistoric Life: From the Ice Age to the Coming of the Romans by the esteemed archaeologist Francis Pryor. This captivating exploration reveals the intricate tapestry of ancient Britain and Ireland, inviting you to witness the lives of our prehistoric ancestors through a series of vivid, evocative snapshots.

In this enlightening narrative, Pryor meticulously reconstructs fifteen distinct scenes spanning from the Old Stone Age to the Roman invasion in AD 43, showcasing:

  • The early humans who left their mark in Norfolk's ancient mudflats nearly a million years ago.
  • The skilled craftsmen of Somerset, renowned for creating intricate wooden walkways four millennia ago.
  • The dynamic communities flourishing in Britain’s first Iron Age towns.

Through extensive excavations and insightful surveys, Pryor brings these long-forgotten eras to life, offering readers a tangible connection to the challenges and triumphs faced by our ancestors. This journey provides a rich context to their daily existence, highlighting their profound dilemmas as they navigated a world vastly different from our own.

Critically acclaimed, Scenes from Prehistoric Life has garnered accolades from notable publications, including a commendation from The Spectator as “highly compelling” and praise from BBC Countryfile Magazine for being “an evocative foray into the prehistoric past.”

Immerse yourself in this fascinating exploration of prehistoric Britain and deepen your understanding of our shared history with Pryor's masterful storytelling.

Product Information

ISBN: 9781789544152
Weight: 256g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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