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Stonehenge : a new interpretation of prehistoric man and the cosmos

by John North

This study analyses Stonehenge and other prehistoric British earthworks to demonstrate how these structures were methodically designed for astronomical observation, exploring the scientific thinking of early civilisations.

Accession 426 ISBN 0684845121 Publisher Free Press
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