Stonehenge, a Temple Restor'd to the British Druids by William Stukeley
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"Stonehenge, a Temple Restor'd to the British Druids" by William Stukeley is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book explores the origins and significance of Stonehenge, positing that it was built by the ancient Druids as a temple. Stukeley's investigation encompasses the physical description of the ruins, their architectural features, and the cultural context surrounding them, particularly concerning the Druids' religious practices. The opening of the text introduces
Stukeley's fascination with ancient structures and outlines his systematic approach to studying the works of the Druids. He describes his summers spent measuring and contemplating the stone circles across Britain, including the famous Stonehenge. Stukeley argues that these monuments reflect a deep continuity of religious practice from ancient times, positioning the Druids within a historical lineage that traces back to patriarchal religions. His detailed reflection sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of the site's dimensions, material origins, and its place in the broader narrative of British history, revealing the book's intent to preserve and illuminate the memory of these ancient wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stukeley, William, 1687-1765 |
|---|---|
| Title | Stonehenge, a Temple Restor'd to the British Druids |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Tonsing, Tim Lindell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Megalithic monuments -- England -- Wiltshire -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Druids and Druidism -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Stonehenge (England) -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Wiltshire (England) -- Antiquities -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61567 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 606 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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