Picts [Paperback]

Anna Ritchie (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Stationery Office; 5th impression 1995 edition (June 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0114934916
• ISBN-13: 978-0114934910
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,207,469 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good with lots of archaeological information., May 13, 1998

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This review is from: Picts (Paperback)

This book is a very good source of information on the Picts. This book contains something that many other books do not, lots of pictures with accurate information. Anyone who is interested in the Picts, but does not live where their history comes from would do well with this book. The full color pictures accompanied by well written and thought out information is well worth the buy. The book gives a well rounded perception of the Picts.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful and Informative, September 10, 2007

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Jack Dixon "The Pict" (Delaware County, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Picts (Paperback)

This book was very well written, and it provided me with a valuable source of background research for my own novel. Thank you very much for your work!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars never Romanized, March 6, 2007

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Linda Pagliuco "katknit" (CT, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Picts (Paperback)

The Picts haven't gotten much press or TV time, but they truly were a fascinating people. Hadrian's Wall was built against them, and the Romans never managed to conquer them. They're the original Blue Man Group. The best part of their cultural legacy, IMO, is their sculptural work. The stone carvings that they left behind are intricate and mysterious, ultimately developing into the Celtic form. The book Picts is lavishly supplied with quality photographs of the best of this art form. Most extant examples, and they are numerous, are preserved in various locales throughout Scotland. If you like ancient mysteries, this book is worth a look - highly recommended.