Ancient Man in Britain by Donald A. Mackenzie
"Ancient Man in Britain" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a historical account written in the early 20th century that explores the life and culture of early humans in Britain, spanning from the Ice Age to the Roman period. The book aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ancient man through evidence from various scientific fields, including archaeology and anthropology. Mackenzie emphasizes the interconnectedness of early civilizations, suggesting that the inhabitants of Britain
were influenced by broader cultural movements from Europe and beyond. The opening of this work discusses early Britons of the Stone Age, challenging common misconceptions about their perceived primitiveness. Mackenzie argues that these early peoples displayed significant advancements in knowledge and skill, evidenced by sophisticated artisan practices, complex burial customs, and organized communities. He highlights their understanding of medicine and surgical practices, suggesting a level of intelligence and societal structure that goes beyond the simplistic notions of savage lifestyles. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Britain’s ancient history, showcasing the rich cultural heritage that arose from these early inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mackenzie, Donald A. (Donald Alexander), 1873-1936 |
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| LoC No. | 23007291 |
| Title | Ancient Man in Britain |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GN: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Antiquities |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D. |
| Subject | Prehistoric peoples -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Prehistoric peoples -- Europe |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43750 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 203 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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