The megalithic European

T"he Megalithic European is Julian Cope's 21st-century guide to some of the oldest structures in the world--a masterpiece of archaeological travel to over 300 ancient sites. The megalithic monuments of Europe are some of the oldest mysteries in the world. It was after thousands of years as nomads that our earliest ancestors settled and Europe's first structures appeared. These standing stones were temples to unknown forces and symbols of humanity's permanence--defiant acts against the transitory nature of life. Drawing the reader in with great story-telling and knowledge, Copes takes us from the temple circles of Ireland to the stone boats of Scandinavia and the interlocking stones of Malta and Greece so vast that classical writers attributed their construction to a race of giants. Covering hundreds of the most important prehistoric sites on the mainland and islands of Europe, this unique travelog shines a light on the power of ancient belief.