Standing with Stones

Standing with Stones

The catch phrase emblazoned on merchandise available at Europe’s most famous prehistoric monument reads, “Stonehenge rocks!” Indeed it does, but there’s much more to Britain’s megalithic past than this iconic site, with literally thousands of other stone monuments of the Neolithic and Bronze Age strewn throughout the land. Rupert Soskin’s Standing with Stones is a richly illustrated guide to over one hundred of these monuments, from such famous sites as Stonehenge and Newgrange to lesser-known ones like Fernworthy and Bleasdale.

Standing With Stones offers ample technical details about these sites. But, as Soskin shows us, there are many ways to see them. While modern archaeology focuses on their dates of construction, and how they were built, it’s just as important to consider their visual qualities—and the book’s specially commissioned photography showcases these beautifully. By reflecting on the aesthetics of these monuments, Soskin suggests, we can think more widely about their meanings, as well as how they were perceived during their time.

Remarkable in its scope and breathtaking in its beauty, Standing With Stones is a fitting tribute to Britain’s most enduring structures.

Hardcover: 192 pages

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Inc. ( May 01, 2009 )

Item #: 93-3658

ISBN: 9780500051580

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.25 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 39.0 ounces