Alice Roberts Collection By Alice Roberts 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
Crypt
Buried
Ancestors
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124313265
Overview:
Dive into three immersive explorations of Britain’s distant past with the Alice Roberts 3 Books Collection Set. This paperback trio fuses archaeological science with engaging narrative to reveal how our ancestors lived, died, and left enduring clues in their bones and graves. Crypt unlocks long-buried stories by examining skeletal remains and burial artefacts recovered from tombs and crypts, showing how modern techniques illuminate medieval life beyond the surface of traditional chronicles. Buried offers a fresh perspective on mortality and ritual across Britain’s first millennium, guiding readers through Roman cremations, Anglo-Saxon graves, and early Christian cemeteries to illuminate everyday beliefs, communities, and social structures. Ancestors journeys to the island’s deep origins through seven pivotal burial sites, explaining how ancient DNA and new technologies uncover who Britain’s earliest inhabitants were and how they arrived on these shores. Written by Professor Alice Roberts—an acclaimed communicator of science—this set blends clarity, curiosity, and rigorous research to make archaeology feel immediate, personal, and essential reading for history lovers and curious learners alike.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This trio forms a cohesive, literacy-rich voyage through British prehistory and history, each title building on the last while standing strong on its own. Roberts’s approach marries accessible storytelling with cutting-edge science, turning bones, graves, and artefacts into vivid portraits of real people. The collection invites readers to see themselves in the past—considering how rituals, daily life, and migration shaped the nation we know today. It’s a binge-worthy sequence for fans of popular science and archaeology, yet it also serves as a thoughtful, classroom-friendly resource for teachers, students, and gift buyers seeking depth, credibility, and a truly engaging read.
Books Included in This Collection:
Crypt
Crypt explores how archaeologists unlock centuries-old stories by studying bones preserved in tombs and crypts. Through science-led investigation—bone chemistry, imaging, and meticulous excavation—the book reveals intimate details about daily life, diet, health, and social structures across the late antique to medieval transitions. Readers gain a clearer sense of how communities lived, laboured, and celebrated within the landscapes they inhabited, turning chilly bones into a human narrative that resonates with modern readers seeking context and connection.
Buried
Buried offers a provocative rethinking of funerary practice across Britain’s first millennium. From Roman cremations to deviant burials and richly furnished Anglo-Saxon graves, the book examines how burial rites reflect beliefs about mortality, memory, and social status. It also traverses early Christian cemeteries in Wales, revealing how death rituals echo cultural exchange and shifting identities. By foregrounding ordinary people alongside kings and elites, Buried expands our sense of history as a collective, lived experience rather than a sequence of spectacular discoveries.
Ancestors
Ancestors traces Britain’s deep prehistoric roots through seven carefully chosen burial sites. Blending archaeological science with accessible storytelling, it introduces the island’s earliest communities and demonstrates how advances like ancient DNA analysis reshape our understanding of migration and settlement. The journey invites readers to rethink who the first Britons were, how they formed social groups, and how their bodies and graves chronicle a long, interconnected story of arrival, adaptation, and belonging on these shores.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for adults and curious readers who relish accessible archaeology, human history, and science-informed storytelling. It will appeal to fans of Alice Roberts, students studying prehistory, teachers seeking a reliable classroom resource, families exploring history together, and gift buyers looking for a thoughtfully curated, intellectually satisfying set that educates, entertains, and sparks conversation.
Key Benefits:
- Three related volumes that together map Britain’s deep past from prehistoric origins to medieval life
- Accessible, human-centred writing that makes complex science easy to follow
- Clear explanations of how modern techniques (DNA, isotopes, imaging) illuminate ancient lives
- Strong narrative arcs with vivid case studies that stay with you long after the last page
- Engaging for solo readers and a rich, shareable reading experience for groups
- High-quality, uniform paperback edition that’s comfortable to hold and easy to gift
- An authoritative introduction to archaeology’s big questions for keen learners and inquisitive minds
About the Author:
Alice May Roberts FRSB (born 19 May 1973) is an English academic, TV presenter and author. Since 2012 she has been professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Roberts has led public-facing science initiatives and has served as president of Humanists UK from 2019 to 2022, remaining a vice-president today. Her work blends rigorous research with accessible storytelling, earning trust with readers by translating complex archaeological findings into relatable narratives about real people and real history. This collection reflects her passion for making science inclusive, engaging, and deeply relevant to everyday life.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the complete trio provides a comprehensive, reader-friendly tour of Britain’s past—worthy of pride on any shelf and support for lifelong learners. The set’s cohesive design, credible insights, and human-centred storytelling make it a compelling choice for personal reading, study, or gifting to history buffs, students, and families curious about archaeology. With each title strengthening the others, you’ll experience a richer understanding of how the past informs our present—and why archaeology matters in everyday life.
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