Ancient Man in Britain

"Ancient Man in Britain" by Donald A. Mackenzie is a detailed look at the lives of the first people in Britain, from the Ice Age to when the Romans showed up. The book explains what we know about these ancient humans using clues from things they left behind and how they lived. Mackenzie shows that these early Britons weren't just isolated; they were connected to other groups in Europe and beyond. It starts by talking about the Stone Age people and how they were much smarter and more skilled than many people think. They were good at making things, had interesting ways of burying their dead, and lived in well-organized groups. The book points out that they even knew about medicine and surgery, proving they were clever and had complicated societies. The tone is like a journey into Britain's deep past, uncovering the surprising and valuable history of its first inhabitants.