Publisher's Synopsis
An illustrated history of megaliths. It brings alive the Neolithic societies that built these ancient stone structures for ceremonial and funerary purposes.;Megaliths (literally great stones) are the oldest form of stone architecture. Over 7,000 years ago, vast stones were moved staggering distances to form gigantic monuments. They are found in varying forms and styles over an astonishing range of countries - from the British Isles, Europe, Scandinavia, to the Far East, South America and Southern Russia. "How" and "Why" are subject of this book.
