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CONTENTS.


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  1. Preface to the English Edition, written by the Authoriii
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  1. Preface by the Editor of the English Editionix
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  1. Introduction1
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FIRST DIVISION.

  1. Of our Antiquities7
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  1. I. Antiquities of the Stone-period9
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  1. II. Antiquities of the Bronze-period23
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  1. III. Antiquities of the Iron-period45
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SECOND DIVISION.

  1. Of Stone Structures, Barrows, &c.76
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  1. Graves of the Stone-period, or Cromlechs, (Steendysser)78
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  1. Giants' Chambers (Jættestuer)86
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  1. II. Tombs of the Bronze-period93
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  1. III. Tombs of the Iron-period98
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  1. IV. Tombs in other Countries, (particularly in Sweden and Norway)105
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  1. V. Runic Stones115
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THIRD DIVISION.

  1. I. Importance of the Monuments of Antiquity for History121
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  1. § 1. The Stone-period127
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  1. § 2. The Bronze-period136
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  1. § 3. The Iron-period144
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  1. II. Importance of the Monuments of Antiquity as regards Nationality149
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APPENDIX.

  1. On the Examination of Barrows, and the Preservation of Antiquities151
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Illustrations of Terminology, three plates, to face p. 1.