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Penguin Books Ltd (2001), Hardcover
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A comprehensive A-Z guide to all aspects of world archaeology, comprising approx 3000 articles written by an international team of specialists. The Penguin Archaeology Guide is designed for anyone with an interest in the world of archaeology - whether professinal or amateur. It offers up-to-date coverage of sites and artifacts from all corners of the globe, explores civilisations and peoples and gives a clear, accurate account of archaeological terms. It also explores archaeological theory and practice and gives biographical accounts of important archaeologists. The dictionary is illustrated thoughout with maps and diagrams.
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LibraryThing member devenish
A useful guide covering most aspects of the subject for the enthusiast. It includes many illustrations and several maps as well as a good list of suggestions for further reading.
The main section of this book - The Guide - consists of a A to Z on the subject,beginning with abacus and Abada,Tell
As good as a one volume guide could possibly be.
The main section of this book - The Guide - consists of a A to Z on the subject,beginning with abacus and Abada,Tell
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through longhouse,Minoan and Persepolis to Zwolen.As good as a one volume guide could possibly be.
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520 p.; 9.06 inches
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0140293086 / 9780140293081