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100 1 _aMackenzie, Donald A.
_q(Donald Alexander),
_d1873-1936
245 1 0 _aAncient Man in Britain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-16
508 _aE-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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Antiquities
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Roman period, 55 B.C.-449 A.D.
653 _aPrehistoric peoples -- Great Britain
653 _aPrehistoric peoples -- Europe
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43750
999 _c84589
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