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100 1 _aWilson, Daniel, Sir,
_d1816-1892
245 1 4 _aThe archæology and prehistoric annals of Scotland
246 1 _aThe archaeology and prehistoric annals of Scotland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-01-12
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Charlene Taylor, Feòrag NicBhrìde and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Archæology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland" by Sir Daniel Wilson is a scholarly work dedicated to the study of Scotland's national antiquities and the development of its early arts and civilization, written in the mid-19th century. The book reflects on the transitions between various prehistoric periods, such as the Stone, Bronze, Iron, and Christian periods, delving into archaeological evidence to trace the history and character of Scotland's people. It aims to establish a comprehensive system of Scottish archaeology, presenting its importance as the key to understanding significant historical truths. The opening of the work begins with a dedication to a prominent member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, emphasizing the author's intention to uncover and present vital aspects of Scotland's archaeological heritage. Wilson discusses the revival of archaeological interest in Europe and critiques the traditional approach to history that often ignored the significance of pre-written periods. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Scotland's prehistoric past, highlighting the need for a methodical study of antiquities as essential to reconstructing the narrative of human history in Scotland—a narrative that had long been overshadowed by written records from later periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScotland -- Antiquities
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47948
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