The Stations of the Sun: History of the Ritual Year in Britain - Softcover

Hutton, Ronald

 
9780192880451: The Stations of the Sun: History of the Ritual Year in Britain

Synopsis

This study covers the whole sweep of history from the earliest written records to the present day. From May Day revels and Midsummer Fires, to Harvest Home, Hallowe'en and the twelve days of Christmas, Ronald Hutton takes us on a journey through the ritual year in Britain. Seeking to challenge many common assumptions about the customs of the past and debunk many myths surrounding festivals of the present, this text illuminates the history of the calendar we live by today. This book is intended for students and historians of social and cultural history, folklorists, and anyone with an interest in traditional customs and rituals.

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About the Author


Ronald Hutton is Reader in British History at the University of Bristol. He is the author of The Rise and Fall of Merry England (OUP 1994) and Charles II: King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (OUP, 1989).

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ISBN 10:  0192854488 ISBN 13:  9780192854483
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2001
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