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Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology 2ND Edition Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology 2ND Edition
by Warwick Bray

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From the Abbevillean handaxe and the god Baal of the Canaanites to the Wisconsin and Wurm glaciations of America and Europe, the Yang Shao culture of neolithic China and Zinjanthropus, this dictionary describes the sites, cultures, periods, techniques... (read more)

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Egypt Game Book: Egypt in the Time of the Pharaohs Egypt Game Book: Egypt in the Time of the Pharaohs
by Berenice Schneiter

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What is inside a pyramid? Why did the Egyptians worship cats? Where did the obelisk in the Place de la Concorde in Paris come from? How can you tell apart the portraits of the pharaohs? What role did the Sphinx play in Egyptian life? What was a festival... (read more)

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The Code of Kings: The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs The Code of Kings: The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs
by Linda Schele and Peter Mathews

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This unique and extraordinary guide to seven major sites of Maya civilization highlights the pioneering work of two great scholars of ancient America. For readers at every level -- from the casual tourist to the serious student -- The Code of Kings... (read more)

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Religions in the Graeco-Roman World, #154: Religions in the Graeco-Roman World, Sanctuaries and Cults in Crete from the Late Minoan IIIC to the: Continuity and Change Religions in the Graeco-Roman World, #154: Religions in the Graeco-Roman World, Sanctuaries and Cults in Crete from the Late Minoan IIIC to the: Continuity and Change
by Mieke Prent

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This volume documents the development of Cretan sanctuaries and associated cults from the end of the Late Bronze Age into the Archaic Period (c.1200600 BC). <BR>The book supplies up-to-date site catalogues and discusses recurring types of... (read more)

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The Vikings: Wolves of War The Vikings: Wolves of War
by Martin Arnold

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This concise and balanced history traces the 300-year saga of the pirates and warlords who poured out of Scandinavia between the eighth and eleventh centuries, terrorizing, conquering, and ultimately settling vast stretches of Europe. Martin Arnold... (read more)

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The Find of a Lifetime: Sir Arthur Evans and the Discovery of Knossos The Find of a Lifetime: Sir Arthur Evans and the Discovery of Knossos
by Sylvia Horowitz

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The obsessions of a dapper Victorian gentleman led to one of the most breathtaking discoveries in archeology: the Palace of Minos at Knossos. As the brilliant curator of the famed Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, Sir Evans was already well known when, at 50... (read more)

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The Black Pharaohs: Egypt's Nubian Rulers The Black Pharaohs: Egypt's Nubian Rulers
by Robert G Morkot

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A powerful kingdom arose in northern Sudan (Kush) during the 9th century BC. Conquering Egypt, its kings ruled the Nile Valley from the Mediterranean as far as Khartoum for half a century. Allied with the Assyrians, the Libyan princes of Sais succeeded... (read more)

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Viking Scotland Viking Scotland
by Anna Ritchie

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Scotland is very rich in the remains and evidence of the Vikings. Using all the sources available - historical, archaeological and linguistic - this book explores this heritage and studies, in detail, the story of the Vikings in Scotland.... (read more)

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Discoveries: Search for Ancient Greece (Discoveries) Discoveries: Search for Ancient Greece (Discoveries)
by Francoise Etienne

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Etienne takes readers on a fascinating voyage of discovery--of ancient Greek civilization and of the people who studied it. Why has Greece served as a model for so many other civilizations? How did technology and politics combine in the growth of... (read more)

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Peoples of the Northwest Coast Peoples of the Northwest Coast
by Kenneth M Ames

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America's Northwest Coast is one of the richest and most distinct cultural areas on earth, extending some 1400 miles from Alaska to northern California. The region is famous for the magnificent art -- masks, totem poles, woven blankets -- produced by the... (read more)

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Egyptian Mummies Egyptian Mummies
by Carol Andrews

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Why did the Egyptians try to preserve their dead for eternity? How did they succeed? Carol Andrews answers these questions in a fully illustrated survey of the techniques of mummification, the religious beliefs that lay behind the practice, the ornate... (read more)

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Ancient Peoples of the American Southwest Ancient Peoples of the American Southwest
by Stephen Plog

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"A graphic, lucid account of the Anasazi, Hohokam, and Mogollon highlights how these ancient cultures evolved so successfully in response to their changing habitat."—Science News Most people are familiar with the famous pre-Columbian civilizations... (read more)

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The Early History of the Ancient Near East, 9000-2000 B.C. The Early History of the Ancient Near East, 9000-2000 B.C.
by Hans J Nissen

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Hans J. Nissen here provides a much-needed overview of 7000 years of development in the ancient Near East from the beginning of settled life to the formation of the first regional states. His approach to the study of Mesopotamian civilization differs... (read more)

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Virtual Archaeology Virtual Archaeology
by Maurizio Forte

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Virtual Archaeology gives readers a startlingly real sense of how significant archaeological sites around the world once looked. Combining never-before-published aerial photography and high-definition, three-dimensional computer reconstructions with... (read more)

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The Past in Perspective: An Introduction to Human Prehistory The Past in Perspective: An Introduction to Human Prehistory
by Kenneth L Feder

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This engaging, up-to-date, chronological introduction presents human prehistory within a framework of themes, issues, and debates. Featuring a consistent chapter format and an appropriate level of detail for students with no previous exposure to... (read more)

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Envisioning the Past: Archaeology and the Image (New Interventions in Art History) Envisioning the Past: Archaeology and the Image (New Interventions in Art History)
by Sam Smiles

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Envisioning the Past: Archaeology and the Image is a groundbreaking collection of original essays that brings together archaeologists, art historians and anthropologists to provide new perspectives on the construction of knowledge concerning the... (read more)

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The Art of Ancient Egypt The Art of Ancient Egypt
by Gay Robins

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Spanning 3,000 years, this illustrated history, which eloquently reproduces over 250 objects, offers a thorough and readable introduction to the art of ancient Egypt even as it provides insight into questions that have long engaged experts and amateurs... (read more)

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The Mound Builders The Mound Builders
by Robert Silverberg

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Silverberg recounts the outlandish myths devised to explain the curious earthworks of the eastern United States, which he then accurately restores to Native American prehistory.... (read more)

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Roman Scotland Roman Scotland
by David J Breeze

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The Romans tried to conquer Scotland three times 2000 years ago. These forays have left their mark, which can still be seen in the form of earthworks - the remains of forts and frontiers constructed by the army. This study shows the effect of these... (read more)

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Arthurs Britain History & Archaeolo Arthurs Britain History & Archaeolo
by Leslie Alcock

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We are all familiar with the heroic deeds and enchantments of the legendary tales surrounding King Arthur. But what evidence is there for a real figure beneath the myth and romance? Arthur's Britain assembles a wealth of information about the history of... (read more)

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