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LoC No.: 20011405
Title: Archaic England : an essay in deciphering prehistory from megalithic monuments, earthworks, customs, coins, place-names, and faerie superstitions
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Archaic England: An Essay in Deciphering Prehistory from Megalithic Monuments, Earthworks, Customs, Coins, Place-Names, and Faerie Superstitions" by Harold Bayley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the rich tapestry of English prehistory through various archaeological, linguistic, and folkloric lenses, attempting to piece together the remnants of ancient cultures and beliefs that have shaped modern England. At the start of this work, the author outlines the ambitious approach he takes to relate disparate pieces of evidence from different fields such as history, folklore, and linguistics, illustrating how they can collectively contribute to a more profound understanding of England’s prehistorical heritage. He reflects on the ongoing struggle of historians and archaeologists to reconstruct the past and the caution needed in interpreting traditions and artifacts from ancient times without losing sight of the evidence that supports or contradicts current theories. Bayley critiques previous scholarly works while emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary perspective in reviving the narratives of the people who existed before written history began. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bayley, Harold
EBook No.: 41785
Published: Jan 5, 2013
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Archaeology
Subject: England -- Antiquities
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 20011405
Title: Archaic England : an essay in deciphering prehistory from megalithic monuments, earthworks, customs, coins, place-names, and faerie superstitions
Note: Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Dave Maddock and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Archaic England: An Essay in Deciphering Prehistory from Megalithic Monuments, Earthworks, Customs, Coins, Place-Names, and Faerie Superstitions" by Harold Bayley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the rich tapestry of English prehistory through various archaeological, linguistic, and folkloric lenses, attempting to piece together the remnants of ancient cultures and beliefs that have shaped modern England. At the start of this work, the author outlines the ambitious approach he takes to relate disparate pieces of evidence from different fields such as history, folklore, and linguistics, illustrating how they can collectively contribute to a more profound understanding of England’s prehistorical heritage. He reflects on the ongoing struggle of historians and archaeologists to reconstruct the past and the caution needed in interpreting traditions and artifacts from ancient times without losing sight of the evidence that supports or contradicts current theories. Bayley critiques previous scholarly works while emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary perspective in reviving the narratives of the people who existed before written history began. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bayley, Harold
EBook No.: 41785
Published: Jan 5, 2013
Downloads: 186
Language: English
Subject: Archaeology
Subject: England -- Antiquities
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.