This book is the first comprehensive introduction and guide to Sweden's most spectacular Stone Age monuments: the dolmens and passage graves, which began to be constructed over 5000 years ago. The introduction provides a detailed social interpretation of these monuments outlining how and why they were built and the ways in which they related to economy and landscape, politics, ceremony, symbolism and belief. This is followed by a systematic regional guide to all the major monuments in Skåne, Halland, Västergotland, Öland and Bohuslän, illustrated by numerous photographs, plans and maps.

Authored by Tilley, Christopher

Part one Introduction; Chapter One Stone Monuments and Prehistoric Societies in Sweden; Part two Guide to the Monuments; Chapter Two How to Use the Guide; Chapter Three Skåne; Chapter Four Halland; Chapter Five Öland; Chapter Six Västergötland; Chapter Seven Bohuslän; Chapter Eight Museums to Visit; Chapter 101 Further Reading;