Ancestors: A History of Britain in Seven Burials
Description
Using seven remarkable burials as windows into the past, this book traces the changing peoples, cultures, beliefs, and landscapes of Britain from prehistory to the early medieval period. Each grave reveals intimate details about how individuals lived, traveled, worshipped, and related to their communities, while also challenging assumptions about identity and ancestry. Blending archaeological evidence, scientific analysis, and vivid storytelling, the narrative explores migration, ritual, social inequality, and the complex origins of British history. The result is an illuminating portrait of a nation shaped by movement, encounter, and the lives of people long buried beneath its soil.
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hardcover
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 2021
448 pages
ISBN: 9781471188015
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
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