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Mexico 5TH Edition From the Olmecs To the Azt Mexico 5TH Edition From the Olmecs To the Azt
by Michael D Coe

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"Masterly....The complexities of Mexico's ancient cultures are perceptively presented and interpreted."—Library Journal Michael D. Coe's Mexico has long been recognized as the most readable and authoritative introduction to the region's ancient... (read more)

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From Nineveh to New York: The Strange Story of the Metropolitan Museum Assyrian Collection and the Hidden Masterpiece at Canford Manor From Nineveh to New York: The Strange Story of the Metropolitan Museum Assyrian Collection and the Hidden Masterpiece at Canford Manor
by John Malcol Russell

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The story of Sir Austen Henry Layard's rediscovery of ancient Assyria and its fabled capital, Nineveh, is one of the great tales of nineteenth-century archeological imperialism, genius, and romance. In this social history of the reception of ancient... (read more)

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The Lost Temple of Java The Lost Temple of Java
by Phil Grabsky

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Uncover the many mysteries of the long-missing "eighth wonder of the world." Built by a now-forgotten civilization that flourished even as Europe languished in the Dark Ages, Borobudur in Central Java is the world's largest Buddhist temple, erected out... (read more)

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Time and Sacrifice in the Aztec Cosmos (Religion in North America) Time and Sacrifice in the Aztec Cosmos (Religion in North America)
by Kay Almere Read

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This introduction to the imaginative world of the Mexica (or Aztec) explores sacrifice in the richly textured life of 16th-century Mexico. Kay Almere Read describes a universe in which every object was timed by a given lifespan and in which sacrifice was... (read more)

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Discovering the World of the Ancient Greeks Discovering the World of the Ancient Greeks
by Zofia Archibald

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Like an enchanting travelogue back into time, this book takes an extraordinary approach to one of history's greatest civilizations--the world of ancient Greece. It recounts, through a spectacular array of full-color photographs and text, the great... (read more)

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China: Ancient Culture, Modern Land (Cradles of Civilization) China: Ancient Culture, Modern Land (Cradles of Civilization)
by Robert E Murowchick

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The series aims to provide reliable, up-to-date, well-illustrated accounts of the world's great civilizations. Fourteen authors have contributed chapters in sections on the land, the past, and the present and future of China. The many color... (read more)

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Unearthing the Past: The Great Archaeological Discoveries That Have Changed History Unearthing the Past: The Great Archaeological Discoveries That Have Changed History
by Douglas Palmer

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Fascinating finds allow us to travel back in... (read more)

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Measuring the Flow of Time: The Works of James A. Ford, 1935-1941 (Classics in Southeastern Archaeology) Measuring the Flow of Time: The Works of James A. Ford, 1935-1941 (Classics in Southeastern Archaeology)
by Michael J Obrien

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When James Ford began archaeological fieldwork in 1927, scholars divided time simply into prehistory and history. Though certainly influenced by his colleagues, Ford devoted his life to establishing a chronology for prehistory based on ceramic types, and... (read more)

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Back to the Earth: An Introduction to Archaeology Back to the Earth: An Introduction to Archaeology
by John P Staeck

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A brief overview of archaeology that provides a ready understanding of the basic concepts and core issues in contemporary archaeological theory, methods of excavation and analysis, and interpretation.... (read more)

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Civilizations of the Ancient Near East (Volumes 1 & 2) Civilizations of the Ancient Near East (Volumes 1 & 2)
by Jack M Sasson

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"Civilizations of the Ancient Near East" brings together for the first time in one accessible resource scholarship that was previously scattered in hundreds of monographs and journal articles. One hundred and eighty-nine scholars from all over the world... (read more)

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Island of the Sun: Mastering the Inca Medicine Wheel Island of the Sun: Mastering the Inca Medicine Wheel
by Alberto Villoldo

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Continuing his personal odyssey, Villoldo returns to Peru in searchof the shaman who first guided his spiritual journey.... (read more)

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Tutankhamen: The Life and Death of the Boy King Tutankhamen: The Life and Death of the Boy King
by Christine El Mahdy

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When Tutankhamen's tomb was discovered in 1922, even the most experienced archaeologists joined the international community in marveling at the incredible wealth-and seemingly bizarre rituals-of ancient Egypt. What kind of society could produce such... (read more)

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Searching for Ancient Egypt Searching for Ancient Egypt
by David Silverman

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Lavishly illustrated in color, this book documents a spectacular collection of archaeological and artistic treasures, covering the entire range of Egyptian art -- from Old Kingdom works of the third millennium B.C. to works of the Greco-Roman period... (read more)

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Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary Volume 2 Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary Volume 2
by E A Wallis Budge

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Volume 2 of the monumental work containing about 25,000 words or terms that occur in texts ranging from 3000 B.C. to 600 A.D. Each entry consists of a transliteration of the word, the word in hieroglyphs, and the meaning in English. Indispensable to... (read more)

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Temples and Tombs: Treasures of Egyptian Art from the British Museum Temples and Tombs: Treasures of Egyptian Art from the British Museum
by Edna Russmann

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Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts and the British Museum, this attractive volume presents 85 objects in full-page color plates. Items include portraits, statues, relief, sculpture, jewelry... (read more)

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Mummy: The Inside Story Mummy: The Inside Story
by John H Taylor

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The 3,000-year-old mummy of the ancient Egyptian priest Nesperennub has never been removed from its beautifully painted case. Like a freshly discovered archaeological site, it contains a wealth of data about the remote past, yet until recently, this... (read more)

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The Treasures of Tutankhamun: And of the Egyptian Museum of Cairo The Treasures of Tutankhamun: And of the Egyptian Museum of Cairo
by Alessia Amenta

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The boy pharaoh's vast store of tomb goods has intrigued the world not only for what it reveals, but also for the questions it raises about life in ancient Egypt. Interest in the pharaohs will rise again this year to meet the beginning of a two-year tour... (read more)

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Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction
by Peter N Peregrine

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Unique online study resource...the Companion Website™ www.prenhall.com/peregrine Prentice Hall's exclusive Companion Website™ that accompanies Archaeological Research: A Brief Introduction offers unique tools and support that make it easy for... (read more)

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Tutankhamen: The Life and Death of the Boy-King (Us) Tutankhamen: The Life and Death of the Boy-King (Us)
by Christine El Mahdy

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The spectacular excavations at Bawiti, Egypt, in the summer of 1999 captured headlines all across the United States and rekindled America's fascination with Ancient Egypt. In that spirit comes this timely volume on the young monarch whose mummified... (read more)

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Buried Alive: The Startling Truth about Neanderthal Man Buried Alive: The Startling Truth about Neanderthal Man
by Jack Cuozzo

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In 1979, New Jersey orthodontist Jack Cuozzo was granted access to the world's most famous Neanderthal skeletons in Germany, France, and Israel. His interest in the mysterious remains began as mere curiosity about these ancient creatures. His findings... (read more)

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