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Peru: Art from the Chavin to the Incas (Collections Du Petit Palais, Musee Des Beaux-Arts de la VILL) by Petit Palais Publisher Comments Richly illustrated, this book describes the grandeur and richness of the numerous civilizations predating the Incas, including the Paracas, Nazca, Recuay, Sicán-Lambayeque, Moche-Sipán, and Chimú cultures, as well as the... (read more) List Price $54.95 Your price: $19.97 Sale - Hardcover
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First Emperor Chinas Terracotta Army by Jane Portal Publisher Comments Standing guard around the tomb of Qin Shihuangdi, the ranks of a terracotta army bear silent witness to the vast power of the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, who unified China in 221 BCE. Six thousand warriors and horses make up the army, while... (read more) Your price: $12.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Time and Change: Archaeological and Anthropological Perspectives on the Long Term in Hunter-Gatherer Societies by Dimitra Papagianni Publisher Comments This volume explores long-term behavioural patterns and processes of change in hunter-gatherer societies from the Lower Palaeolithic to the present. In doing so, this volume questions the disciplinary distinctions between fine and coarse-grain... (read more) List Price $60.00 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Hieroglyph Detective: How to Decode the Sacred Language of the Ancient Egyptians by Nigel Strudwick Synopsis Egyptian hieroglyphs have long fascinated people the world over, though traditionally only specially trained scholars have been able to unlock their esoteric secrets. In Hieroglyph Detective, renowned Egyptologist Nigel Strudwick offers a historical... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations by Brian Fagan Staff Pick In this troubling but well-told tale, Fagan walks us through the history of world climate change — and how it has affected the rise and fall of civilizations. Perfect for fans of history and the environment alike.... (read more) List Price $17.00 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Tutankhamen: The Search for an Egyptian King by Joyce Tyldesley Publisher Comments The discovery of King Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922 was perhaps the world’s most important archaeological find. The only near-intact royal tomb to be preserved in the Valley of the Kings, it has supplied an astonishing wealth of artifacts,... (read more) List Price $29.99 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Bog People: Iron-Age Man Preserved (New York Review Books Classics) by P V Glob Publisher Comments Conceived as a detective story of sorts, "The Bog People" is a fascinating account of the religion, culture, and daily life of Iron Age Europe as revealed when a well-preserved body is found in a Danish bog.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw Publisher Comments "Easily the best single-volume general reference work on ancient Egypt in recent years--nothing on the market can compare to this book. The authors' revision makes this useful book even better."--T. G. Wilfong, University of... (read more) List Price $55.00 Your price: $12.97 Sale - Hardcover
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Stone of Kings: In Search of the Lost Jade of the Maya by Gerard Helferich Publisher Comments A book perfectly timed for the re-setting of the Maya calendar in 2012.... Part history, popular science, armchair travel, and real-life treasure hunt, this is the story of pre-Columbian jade—the precious stone revered by ancient Aztecs, Incans,... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Digging for the Truth: One Man's Epic Adventure Exploring the World's Greatest Archaeological Mysteries by Josh Bernstein Publisher Comments Bernstein, host of The History Channels hit series "Digging for the Truth," takes readers beyond the cameras for an even closer look at his adventures through some of the most intriguing places on the planet.... (read more) List Price $17.50 Your price: $1.00 Sale - Trade Paper
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Ramesses: Egypt's Greatest Pharaoh by Joyce Tyldesley Publisher Comments Tyldesley reveals the truth behind the legend in this lively exploration that adds a more human dimension to the tale. 16pp b/w and line drawings.... (read more) List Price $16.00 Your price: $5.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Standing with Stones: A Photographic Journey Through Megalithic Britain & Ireland by Rupert Soskin Publisher Comments Some megalithic sites, like Stonhenge and Newgrange, are well researched and often visited, while others, such as Fernworthy and Bleasdale, are barely known. From stone circles and henges to long barrows and cairns, our distant ancestors adapted and... (read more) List Price $36.25 Your price: $14.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Gifts for the Gods: Images from Egyptian Temples by Marsha Hill Publisher Comments With contributions by Laurent Coulon, Sue Davies, Élisabeth Delange, Richard Fazzini, Florence Gombert, Adela Oppenheim, Diana Craig Patch, Maarten Raven, Edna Russmann, John H. Taylor, Eleni Tourna, and Michel Wuttmann Throughout their... (read more) List Price $40.00 Your price: $17.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Yucatan Before and After the Conquest (Native American) by Diego De Landa Publisher Comments Only significant account done of Yucatan in post-Conquest era. Describes geography and natural history of the peninsula, gives brief history of Mayan life, discusses Spanish conquest and its effects, and provides a long summary of Maya civilization... (read more) List Price $9.95 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Popol Vuh : The Definitive Edition Of The Mayan Book Of The Dawn Of Life And The Glories Of Gods and Kings by Dennis Tedlock Publisher Comments Popol Vuh, the Quiché Mayan book of creation, is not only the most important text in the native languages of the Americas, it is also an extraordinary document of the human imagination. It begins with the deeds of Mayan gods in the darkness of a... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Skywatchers: A Revised and Updated Version of Skywatchers of Ancient Mexico by Anthony F Aveni Publisher Comments From reviews of the first edition: . . . a clear, well-written introduction to archaeoastronomy that should be on the shelf of anyone interested in the subject.--Archaeology . . . a splendid book, interesting both as science and as history.--Sky and... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $24.00 Sale - Trade Paper
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Egyptian Mummies and Modern Science Publisher Comments Egyptian mummies have always aroused popular and scientific interest; however, most modern studies, although significantly increased in number and range, have been published in specialist journals. Now, this unique book, written by a long-established... (read more) List Price $100.00 Your price: $44.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Emperor Qin and His Terracotta Warriors: Travel Through the Middle Kingdom by Weimin Xu Synopsis Since their excavation, the Terracotta Warriors have impressed the whole world with their artistic, cultural, and scientific significance. They are considered one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in China and an eighth ?Wonder of the World?. In... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Art of the Andes (World of Art) by Rebecc Stone Miller Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-220) and index.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Daily Life of the Aztecs by Jacques Soustelle Publisher Comments The Aztecs were fierce, honorable, death-obsessed, and profoundly religious. A famed scholar evokes the life of this complex culture on the eve of its extinction, when the Spanish arrived and conquered them--imprisoning Montezuma and strangling Atahualpa.... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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