Status
Available
Collection
Publication
Natl Geographic Society (1994), 304 pages
Description
Text and pictures summarize the findings of archaeologists about the ancient past, from the beginnings of man to around 1600 A.D.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1994
Physical description
304 p.; 11.5 inches
User reviews
LibraryThing member overthemoon
attractive book bought for the office by my boss, but I've never found it useful. Coffee-table material.
LibraryThing member keylawk
"Archaeology has a human face: Every piece of pottery ever found was once touched by someone's hands; every structure unearthed once rang to the sounds of laughter or tears; every jewel from an ancient burial once made an individual more important or alluring." These words from the jacket express
For those of us who like to be swoon-fed, an invaluable Atlas. Chapters begin with maps organized by Region with material presented chronologically. Includes Index and very fine photographs of the significant artifacts and sites.
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obvious and well-spoken insights, and are typical of the text. For those of us who like to be swoon-fed, an invaluable Atlas. Chapters begin with maps organized by Region with material presented chronologically. Includes Index and very fine photographs of the significant artifacts and sites.
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