History Of The UK: Volume 1: Prehistory to 1000AD (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798242384361)

Uncover the Epic Foundation of a Nation in History Of The UK: Volume 1

Journey beyond kings and chronicles into the vast, silent millennia that shaped the British Isles. In this gripping first volume, acclaimed author North Blackwell takes you from the very first human footprints on an icy, ancient landmass to the sophisticated tribal kingdoms standing on the eve of Roman conquest.

Witness the monumental saga of Britain's deepest past:

• Follow the first pioneering humans-Homo antecessor and the Neanderthals-as they survive the brutal cycles of Ice Ages.

• Experience the great thaw that created the island of Britain and meet the resilient Mesolithic hunter-gatherers who mastered its rising forests and seas.

• Unravel the Neolithic Revolution, where the arrival of farming triggered the construction of awe-inspiring monuments like Stonehenge, Avebury, and the stone villages of Orkney.

• Trace the rise of power and prestige in the Bronze Age, as mastery of metal forged new social hierarchies, warrior chiefs, and a cosmology written in stone and earth.

• Discover the dynamic world of the Iron Age Celts-their stunning La Tène art, colossal hillforts like Maiden Castle, powerful druids, and the tribal kingdoms that faced the might of Rome.

Meticulously researched and vividly written, this volume seamlessly blends cutting-edge archaeology, genetics, and environmental science to bring a wordless past to life. History Of The UK: Volume 1 is more than a prehistory; it's the foundational story of a land and its people, waiting to be rediscovered. Perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone captivated by the mysteries of ancient Britain.