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In the Land of Giants Max Adams

In the Land of Giants par Max Adams

In the Land of Giants Max Adams

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Résumé

A bestselling historian tells the story of the landscapes, peoples and culture of early medieval Britain through ten walks and an epic sea voyage.

In the Land of Giants Résumé

In the Land of Giants Max Adams

The bestselling historian tells the story of the landscapes, peoples and culture of early medieval Britain in eight walks, an epic sea voyage and a north-south ride by motorbike.

The five centuries between the end of Roman Britain (410) and the death of Alfred the Great (899) have left few voices save a handful of chroniclers, but Britain's 'Dark Ages' can still be explored through their material remnants: buildings, books, metalwork, and, above all, landscapes.

Adams explores Britain's lost early medieval past by walking its paths and exploring its imprint on valley, hill and field. From York to Whitby, London to Sutton Hoo and Falmouth to Mallaig, In the Land of Giants offers a beautifully written insight into the lives of peasants, drengs, ceorls, thanes, monks and kings during an enigmatic but richly exciting period of our island's history.

In the Land of Giants Avis

'Great archaeological knowledge, an inquisitive mind and vivid descriptions of the natural and manmade landscape come together in this erudite travelogue' * The Lady *
'A personal travelogue interspersed with historical references, Adams comes alive when he deals with history and topography. Very well illustrated, with helpful maps, best for independent travellers who want to do their own exploring' * The Tablet *
'Offers many pointed lessons - not least that history ought to play a central role in our culture and education ... This book reminds us too that we hold a collective title deed to the land itself. It connects us to our past and our present and to ourselves; and we sever this connection at our peril' * Irish Times *
'Adams strikingly evokes the Dark Ages and reminds readers that the British landscape is dotted with far more of its remains than most would suppose. The combination of history and travel writing is always a difficult hybrid to master, but Adams has done so ably, creating a veritable gazetteer of the Land of Giants for others to follow' * Literary Review *
'Adams has succeeded in creating a bold account concerned with those timeless qualities that bind people together across centuries' * BBC History Magazine *
'A beautifully written archae-travelogue ... an engaging and scholarly journey through Britain's landscapes' * TLS *

À propos de Max Adams

Max Adams is the author of Admiral Collingwood, The Prometheans, the bestselling The King in the North and In the Land of Giants. He has lived and worked in the North-East of England since 1993.

Informations supplémentaires

GOR007745956
9781784080334
1784080330
In the Land of Giants Max Adams
Max Adams
Occasion - Très bon état
Broché
Head of Zeus
2016-07-14
464
N/A
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