Description
About the Author
Julian Heath earned both bachelor's and a master's degrees in archaeology at the University of Liverpool. He specialized in the prehistoric archaeology of western Europe and Egyptology. Since leaving university, he has gone on to publish and illustrate several books on prehistoric Archaeology/Egyptology such as: Life in Copper Age Britain, Warfare in Neolithic Europe, Sacred Circles, Archaeological Hotspot Egypt. He has also contributed articles to Ancient Egypt magazine. Heath contributed illustrations to the British Museum's Dictionary of Ancient Egypt and two children's books (Stories from Ancient Egypt & Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome) written by the respected Egyptologist and author, Joyce Tyldesley. He has also worked as a finds illustrator (this involves the accurate drawing of ancient artefacts for publication, following set technical conventions) with Liverpool University missions to sites in Egypt.
Reviews
This well-crafted book is an invaluable companion for anyone researching the ritual lives of our European Neolithic ancestors. Julian Heath brings together all the major Neolithic sites in one very informative volume; ideal for scholars and those researching our distant heritage. -- George Nash, Geosciences Centre, IPT, Coimbra University, Portugal
Creation of monuments is one of the important features of prehistoric societies. Julian Heath's book offers and amazing and broadly accessible guide through the megalithic mind of our ancestors. The book is covering the prehistoric expressions of monumentality throughout Europe. This book is a valuable companion to all readers interested in our megalithic past. -- Dr. Jan Turek, Center for Theoretical Studies, Charles University, Prague, Editor-in-chief of Archaeologies-Journal of the World Archaeological Congress
Book Information
ISBN 9781538120910
Author Julian Heath
Format Hardback
Page Count 264
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 653g
Dimensions(mm) 238mm * 157mm * 20mm