Francis Pryor Books

Francis Pryor is a British archaeologist celebrated for his discovery of a Bronze Age site and his engaging television appearances. Though retired from full-time fieldwork, he continues to write books, drawing on his expertise in the Bronze and Iron Ages to offer readers compelling narratives rooted in the past. His work aims to illuminate history and make ancient worlds accessible and intriguing.

Stonehenge
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A concise, illustrated account of the history and archaeology of an iconic feature of the English landscape.
The Fens
416 pages
15 hours of reading
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A personal, historical journey across one of the most mysterious regions of England, exploring its archaeology, history and landscapes.
Britain BC
529 pages
19 hours of reading
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An authoritative and radical rethinking of the history of Ancient Britain and Ancient Ireland, based on remarkable new archaeological finds.
Scenes from Prehistoric Life
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A journey through the evolution of Britain's prehistoric landscape, and an insight into the lives of its inhabitants, in fifteen scenes.
Britain in the Middle Ages
320 pages
12 hours of reading
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As in Britain B.C.' and Britain A.D.' (also accompanied by Channel 4 series), eminent archaeologist Francis Pryor challenges familiar historical views of the Middle Ages by examining fresh evidence from the ground.
Britain AD
288 pages
11 hours of reading
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Leading archaeologist Francis Pryor retells the story of King Arthur, legendary king of the Britons, tracing it back to its Bronze Age origins.
The Birth of Modern Britain
299 pages
11 hours of reading
From the author of Britain BC', Britain AD' and `Britain in the Middle Ages' comes the fourth and final part in a critically acclaimed series on Britain's hidden past
A Fenland Garden
The story of how Francis Pryor created a haven for people, plants and wildlife in a remote corner of the fens.