Wonders of the Ancient World: National Geographic Atlas of Archaeology

by National Geographic Society

Hardcover, 1994

Status

Available

Barcode

10296

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
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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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Pages

304

Rating

½ (14 ratings; 3.7)
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