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Lost Gods of Albion

Lost Gods of Albion

The Chalk Hill-Figures of Britain

by Paul Newman
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/03/2009
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A uniquely British phenomenon, the thirty or so figures cut into the turf of southern England have excited antiquarians, archaeologists and the general public for generations. However, their origins are enigmatic. Paul Newman shows how hill-figures reveal Britain's darkest past: Druid massacres, conjectured human sacrifice and strange phallic and pagan rites that in milder form survive even today. In recent years much has changed in the world of hill-figure studies, most significantly perhaps the absolute dating by scientific means of early silts incorporated into the Uffington White Horse, which can now be seen to date from around 1000 BC. These and other discoveries and reinterpretations are among the many features which make this book essential reading for all those who have been captivated by the potent symbolism of chalk hill-figures.
ISBN:
9780752449395
9780752449395
Category:
British & Irish history
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-03-2009
Language:
English
Publisher:
The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Pages:
224
Dimensions (mm):
250x170x10mm
Weight:
0.59kg
Paul Newman

Paul Newman is an Irish-born author, illustrator and art teacher based in Sydney. He has worked in Dublin, London, Hong Kong and Sydney for a variety of clients in advertising, newspapers and magazines such as; Leo Burnett, The South China Morning Post and The Irish Independent.

Most recently he has been an editorial illustrator for News Limited working on the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, The Australian and The Weekend Australian. He teaches observational drawing at Enmore Design Centre. He is the recipient of three Stanley awards for illustration. Grandpa's Big Adventure is his first book for children.

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