Bog Bodies Uncovered Solving Europe's Ancient Mystery

It is time for a new book about bog bodies: the number of known bodies is growing. Lindow Man, the famous 'Pete Marsh' discovered in Cheshire in the 1980s, has been joined by new finds from Ireland and elsewhere. Who were these unfortunate people, and why were they killed? Archaeologists, armed with the latest analytical techniques, are today investigating these cold cases to reveal much about our distant past. Forensic science allows us to deduce the age, physical condition, status, cause and time of death of these ancient victims, helping to answer the fundamental questions that they pose: were these people executed, simply murdered, or victims of human sacrifice? Who selected them? Who delivered the killing blow, and why? Drawing on all the latest evidence and research, Miranda Aldhouse-Green has written an engrossing detective story, uncovering the hidden truths behind these murder mysteries.

ISBN:	9780500051825
Publisher:	Thames and Hudson Ltd
Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Published date:	07 Sep 2015
DEWEY:	936
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	223 , 16 unnumbered of plates
Weight:	672g
Height:	168mm
Width:	243mm
Spine width:	24mm

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