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Sub-Categories of Archaeology
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Cracking the Egyptian Code: The Revolutionary Life of Jean-Francois Champollion...
Andrew Robinson
Biography; Autobiography: historical, political & military; Writing systems, alphabets; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology
Hardback
A biography in English of Jean-Francois Champollion, the impoverished, arrogant and brilliant child of the French Revolution... [more]
Photography and Archaeology
Frederick N. Bohrer
Photography & photographs; Photographs: collections; History; Archaeology
Paperback
Photography and Archaeology examines some of history's most famous archaeological excavations, as well as lesser-known finds,... [more]
Becoming European: The Transformation of Third Millennium Northern and Western...
Christopher Prescott, Hakon Glorstad
History; European history; Prehistoric archaeology
Paperback
It can be argued that elements of European heritage can be identified not only as a national strategy of the present but also... [more]
Ancient Nubia: African Kingdoms on the Nile
Marjorie Fisher, Peter Lacovara, Salima Ikram, Sue D'Auria
History; African history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Egyptian archaeology & Egyptology
Hardback
Gloriously illustrated and impressive in scope, this book represents a comprehensive overview of ancient Nubia. [more]
Social Zooarchaeology: Humans and Animals in Prehistory
Nerissa Russell
Prehistoric archaeology; Mathematics & Sciences; Palaeontology
Paperback
The first book to provide a systematic overview of social zooarchaeology, arguing that animals have always played a range... [more]
The Archaeology of the Arabian Gulf
Michael Rice
History; Archaeology; Archaeology by period & region
Paperback
A review of recent archaeological work in the Arabian Gulf area, which reveals that the Gulf has been a major channel of commerce... [more]
The Complete World of Human Evolution
Chris Stringer, Peter Andrews
Archaeology; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Evolution; Human biology
Paperback
Human domination of our earth is now so complete that it is easy to forget how recently our role in the history of our planet... [more]
Pyramids: Treasures, Mysteries and New Discoveries in Egypt
Zahi A. Hawass
History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Egyptian archaeology & Egyptology
Hardback
Besides being marvelous architectural constructions produced in very ancient history, the pyramids are the most apparent aspect... [more]
Lost Worlds: Ruins of the Americas
Arthur Drooker, Pico Iyer
History; Archaeology
Hardback
More than 100 large-format photographs depict extraordinary sites in South and Central American Mexico and the Caribbean [more]
Beneath the Sands of Egypt: Adventures of an Unconventional Archaeologist...
Donald P Ryan PH.D.
History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology
Paperback
In 1989, Ryan discovered a lost tomb in the Valley of the Kings using a simple broomstick. Now the archeologist recounts his... [more]
The Viking World
Neil Price, Stefan Brink
History; Medieval history; Archaeology; Medieval European archaeology
Paperback
Focusing on the Viking period, this book offers an introduction to the research in the field. It covers such topics as social... [more]
Walk into Prehistory: Discovering Over Forty of the Greatest Ancient Sites...
Bill Bevan
History; British & Irish history; Prehistoric archaeology
Hardback
A unique illustrated guidebook to walking 40 of Britain and Ireland's most important and impressive prehistoric ancient monuments.... [more]
Belzoni: The Giant Archaeologists Love to Hate
Ivor Noel Hume, Ivor Nol Hume
Biography: general; Autobiography: general; History; Archaeology; Egyptian archaeology & Egyptology
Hardback
<p>The Italian son of a barber. A failed hydraulic engineer. A giant who performed feats of strength and agility in the circus.... [more]
Missing Links: In Search of Human Origins
John Reader
Prehistoric archaeology; Anthropology; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Evolution; Human biology; Early man
Hardback
What can a prehistoric skeleton tell us about human origins? From Neanderthal Man to 'Lucy' to the Flores Hobbits, fossil... [more]
The Buddha and Dr Fuhrer: An Archaeological Scandal
Charles Allen
History; Asian history; Archaeology; Archaeology by period & region; Buddhism; Religious & spiritual leaders
Paperback
A true account of the scandal that enveloped the discovery in 1898 of an inscribed casket said to contain the ashes of the... [more]
The Iliad in a Nutshell: Visualizing Epic on the Tabulae Iliacae
Michael Squire
History of art: ancient & classical art; Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; Literary studies: poetry & poets; History; Classical Greek & Roman archaeology
Hardback
A new, illustrated study of the Iliac tablets, a group of objects inscribed in miniature with epic episodes. Like the tablets... [more]
Frozen in Time: Prehistoric Life in Antarctica
Jeffrey D. Stilwell, John A. Long
Archaeology; Mathematics & Sciences; History of science; Evolution; Earth sciences; Palaeontology; Geographical discovery & exploration; The natural world, country life & pets
Hardback
Presents a comprehensive overview of the fossil record of Antarctica framed within its changing environmental settings. [more]
Finding Forgotten Cities: How the Indus Civilization Was Discovered
Nayanjot Lahiri
History; Asian history; Archaeology; Archaeology by period & region
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Based on previously unknown archival materials, this title not only details an archaeological discovery on the same scale... [more]
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Abydos: Egypt's First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris
David O'Connor
Photographs: collections; History; Egyptian archaeology & Egyptology
Paperback
Abydos is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic sites in southern Egypt. This book provides a comprehensive account of... [more]
Afghanistan: Crossroads of the Ancient World
Fredrik Hiebert, Pierre Cambon
Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; History; Archaeology by period & region
Paperback
Ancient Afghanistan was the crossroads of civilization in Central Asia. This title explores nearly 230 artefacts from the... [more]
Bronze Age Greek Warrior 1600-1100 Bc
Raffaele D'Amato
History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history; Classical Greek & Roman archaeology; Military life & institutions
Paperback
More than a century has passed past since German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the treasures of Bronze Age Mycenae.... [more]
Before the Pyramids: The Origins of Egyptian Civilization
Emily Teeter
History; Egyptian archaeology & Egyptology
Paperback
Intended for an exhibit at Chicago's Oriental Institute Museum, this catalogue features 129 Predynastic and Early Dynastic... [more]
An Archaeological Guide to Bahrain
Rachel Maclean, Timothy Insoll
History; Archaeology by period & region
Paperback
People have lived on the islands of Bahrain for over six thousand years. There are traces of their lives scattered across... [more]
Time Team Guide to the Archaeological Sites of Britain & Ireland
Tim Taylor
History; British & Irish history; Archaeology by period & region; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides
Paperback
Great Britain and Ireland are home to some of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Stonehenge, Hadrian's Wall... [more]
Decorated Burial Chambers
Kanawati Naguib
History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology
Paperback
One of the foremost experts on Old Kingdom tombs looks at the burial chamber, its significance, and its preparation, concluding... [more]
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