A concise, illustrated account of the history and archaeology of an iconic feature of the English landscape.
Francis Pryor Knihy
Francis Pryor je britský archeolog, který se proslavil objevem naleziště z doby bronzové a častými televizními vystoupeními. I když již není aktivní v terénní archeologii, stále se věnuje televizi a psaní knih, přičemž jeho odborností jsou doba bronzová a železná. Jeho literární tvorba se zaměřuje na historická témata a nabízí čtenářům fascinující vhled do minulosti.
The Fens
- 416 stránek
- 15 hodin čtení
A personal, historical journey across one of the most mysterious regions of England, exploring its archaeology, history and landscapes.
Britain BC
- 529 stránek
- 19 hodin čtení
An authoritative and radical rethinking of the history of Ancient Britain and Ancient Ireland, based on remarkable new archaeological finds.
A journey through the evolution of Britain's prehistoric landscape, and an insight into the lives of its inhabitants, in fifteen scenes.
Britain in the Middle Ages
- 320 stránek
- 12 hodin čtení
As in Britain B.C.' and Britain A.D.' (also accompanied by Channel 4 series), eminent archaeologist Francis Pryor challenges familiar historical views of the Middle Ages by examining fresh evidence from the ground.
Britain AD
- 288 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Leading archaeologist Francis Pryor retells the story of King Arthur, legendary king of the Britons, tracing it back to its Bronze Age origins.
The Birth of Modern Britain
- 299 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
From the author of Britain BC', Britain AD' and `Britain in the Middle Ages' comes the fourth and final part in a critically acclaimed series on Britain's hidden past
The story of how Francis Pryor created a haven for people, plants and wildlife in a remote corner of the fens.