THE SUTTON HOO STORY - ENCOUNTERS WITH EARLY ENGLAND IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days The Sutton Hoo ship-burial is one of the most significant finds ever made in Europe. It lies in a burial ground which contains all the elements of archaeological mystery: seventeen mounds, buried treasure, and sacrificed horses. In this very accessible book, Martin Carver explains what we know of this site, at which the leaders of the Dark Age kingdom of East Anglia signalled the pagan and maritime nature of their court. This is the story not only of this dramatic place, but also of its exploration over half a century, which amounts to a potted history of British archaeology. Features Summary A definitive account of Sutton Hoo, its discovery, history and famed treasure. Author Martin Carver Publisher The Boydell Press Release date 20170616 Pages 241 ISBN 1-78327-204-X ISBN 13 978-1-78327-204-4