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Bog Bodies: Face to Face with the Past

Bog Bodies: Face to Face with the Past

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The 'bog bodies of north-western Europe have captured the imaginations of poets and archaeologists alike, allowing us to examine minute details of their lives and deaths. This book argues that they must be resituated within a turbulent world of endemic violence and change, and features a ground-breaking 'cold case forensic study of Worsley Man. It reveals the bogs as places that were rich and fertile yet dangerous, and poses practical conservation and philosophical dilemmas.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 328 pages
\n Publication date: 15 December 2020
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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The 'bog bodies of north-western Europe have captivated the imaginations of poets and archaeologists alike, providing us with a unique opportunity to encounter individuals from the past. Their remarkable preservation allows us to delve into intricate details of their lives and deaths, prompting us to contemplate our own mortality with profound introspection. However, as this book argues, these bodies must be contextualized within a turbulent world characterized by endemic violence and change. By reinterpreting the latest continental research and uncovering new discoveries, accompanied by a groundbreaking 'cold case forensic study' of Worsley Man, the bog head from Manchester Museums, the book brings these ancient remains to life. Through a blend of natural history and folklore, it reveals the bogs as places that were both rich and fertile yet treacherous. Moreover, the book delves into philosophical dilemmas that arise from these remains, compounded by the ongoing critical debate on whether and how they should be displayed. This thought-provoking exploration challenges our understanding of the past and presents us with profound insights into the human condition.

\n Weight: 806g\n
Dimension: 239 x 169 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526150189\n \n

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