|
 
$6.95
Used Hardcover
Ships in 1 to 3 days
More copies of this ISBNThe Archaeology of War: Human Conflict Since the Dawn of Civilizationby Archaeology Magazine
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Tracing the evolution of warfare from Paleolithic times to today. From the flint weapons of prehistory to the sophisticated nuclear missiles of today, archaeologists are unearthing and documenting the dramatic story of warfarein so many ways, the story of human history itself. New discoveries have revealed what really happened at key battles, military strategies, technological advances, and the impact of warfare and violence on civilian societies. In The Archaeology of War you'll find little-known, yet important, stories such as: • the discovery of a 13,000-year-old arrow-shooting victim • the recovery of Kublai Khan's invasion fleet off the coast of Japan • the excavation of a mass grave of Napoleon's Army in Lithuania • the reanalysis of a battle between the Buffalo Soldiers and the Apache • the creation of the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Featuring contributions from top archaeologist from around the world, The Archaeology of War will enlighten amateurs and experts alike. Book News Annotation:Articles from the journal of the Archaeology Institute of America
report the findings of archaeologists concerning warfare from the
flint weapons of prehistory to the ballistic missiles of today. Among
the topics are Maori fortifications similar to Celtic counterparts,
women warriors from beyond the Danube in a Roman military cemetery,
evidence from a mass grave in Lithuania on Napoleon's retreat from
Moscow, and the mangled artifacts and lunar landscape of the Nevada
Test Site.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Book News Annotation:Articles from the journal of the Archaeology Institute of America
report the findings of archaeologists concerning warfare from the
flint weapons of prehistory to the ballistic missiles of today. Among
the topics are Maori fortifications similar to Celtic counterparts,
women warriors from beyond the Danube in a Roman military cemetery,
evidence from a mass grave in Lithuania on Napoleon's retreat from
Moscow, and the mangled artifacts and lunar landscape of the Nevada
Test Site.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:From the flint weapons of prehistory to the sophisticated nuclear missiles of today, archaeologists are unearthing and documenting the dramatic story of warfare--"in so many ways, the story of human history itself. New discoveries have revealed what really happened at key battles, military strategies, technological advances, and the impact of warfare and violence on civilian societies. About the AuthorArchaeology is the world's leading magazine on popular archaeology, read by hundreds of thousands of laypersons and experts everywhere. An official publication of The Archaeological Institute of America, Archaeologyhas brought the latest and greatest news and discoveries to readers for nearly 60 years. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
Other books you might like
Related Aisles
|
|||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
|
Follow us on...
|
||||||||||
Don't Miss
