Further reading

Written in Bones: How human remains unlock the secrets of the dead edited by Paul Bahn (Quintet Publishing, 2002) $24.95
Brings together a team of international experts to show how the careful study of bones can reveal a compelling picture of the lives, cultures and beliefs of ancient societies.

Prehistoric Britain by Timothy Darvill (Routledge, 1996) £15.99
Still the mainstay of published British prehistory, this book covers our past from hunter-gatherers to the Romans. All of the 'classic sites' that have shaped our current theories are explained in detail.

British Barrows by Ann Woodward (Tempus, 2000) £19.99
An investigation into the various forms of prehistoric burial mounds and their relevance to the wider landscape. This book will appeal to both the enthusiast and the professional academic.

Bronze Age Britain by Michael Parker Pearson (Batsford, 1996) paperback £15.99
Based on the prehistoric evidence, as well as current research and debate, this book examines how life in Britain changed during the period 4000-900 BC. Illustrated with lots of maps, plans, reconstructions and photographs.

Farmers in Prehistoric Britain by Francis Pryor (Tempus, 1998) hardback £18.99
Wearing both his hats as archaeologist and farmer, Pryor has produced an empathic work on the life and methods of prehistoric farmers. Often what survives is just a few cropmarks, but this work brings what is now obscure into vivid reality.

Flag Fen by Francis Pryor (Batsford/English Heritage, 1991) £12.95
Fascinating account of the discovery of this Bronze-Age site. The Flag Fen Laboratories are where the Seahenge timbers are being studied and preserved. An exciting archaeological adventure story.

The Significance of Monuments by Richard Bradley (Routledge, 1998) £16.99
The author traces the history of Neolithic and Bronze-Age burial mounds, henges, stone circles and barrows since their first appearance 6,000 years or more ago. He provides insights into what they might have meant to and their role in the lives of prehistoric people in Europe.

Enlarging the Past by John and Bryony Coles (Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1996) hardback £22.50
The history of wetland archaeology is traced through its major landmarks, with renowned excavations being set in a global context. Lively and informative.

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