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The riddle of prehistoric Britain

  • 1946 first published
  • 244 pages
  • 5 editions

The riddle of prehistoric Britain is a 1946 alternate history novel by Comyns Beaumont. Much of the action takes place in Britain. Readers will find themes of Alternative History, antiquities, Ancient Civilization and prehistoric peoples.

11 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.

At about 244 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Alternative History
  • Antiquities
  • Ancient Civilization
  • Prehistoric peoples
  • Deluge

Quick answers

Who wrote The riddle of prehistoric Britain?

The riddle of prehistoric Britain was written by Comyns Beaumont and first published in 1946.

What genre is The riddle of prehistoric Britain?

It is usually shelved as Alternate History.

How long is The riddle of prehistoric Britain?

The median edition has 244 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The riddle of prehistoric Britain?

Readers who like it often enjoy Machines Like Me, Humans and Hybrids.

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