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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 $60.00 Your price: $26.98 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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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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Hellenistic Egypt: Monarchy, Society, Economy, Culture (Hellenistic Culture and Society) by Jean Bingen Publisher Comments "The most comprehensive account of the economy, society, and culture of Hellenistic Egypt available in English."--J.G. Manning, author of Land and Power in Ptolemaic Egypt: The Structure of Land... (read more) List Price $28.95 Your price: $9.98 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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Unholy Business: A True Tale of Faith, Greed and Forgery in the Holy Land by Nina Burleigh Publisher Comments In 2002, an ancient limestone box called the James Ossuary was trumpeted on the world's front pages as the first material evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ. Today it is exhibit number one in a forgery trial involving millions of dollars worth of... (read more) List Price $27.50 Your price: $7.97 Sale - Hardcover
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Finders Keepers: A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession by Craig Childs Synopsis Childs is a naturalist, adventurer, and desert ecologist. Written in his trademark lyrical style, "Finders Keepers" carries readers directly into his adventures and discoveries, lifting the curtain on the ethical dilemmas and dark side of archaeology.... (read more) List Price $24.99 Your price: $9.98 Sale - Hardcover
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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 $52.50 Your price: $16.95 Sale - Hardcover
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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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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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The Code of Kings: The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs by Linda Schele and Peter Mathews Publisher Comments 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) List Price $22.00 Your price: $8.24 Sale - Trade Paper
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Lost City of the Incas by Hiram Bingham Publisher Comments A special illustrated edition of Hiram Bingham's classic work captures all the magnificence and mystery of the amazing archeological sites he uncovered. Early in the 20th century, Bingham ventured into the wild and then unknown country of the Eastern... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Ancient Egyptians: Beliefs & Practices by A Rosalie David Publisher Comments This book traces the evolution of religious beliefs and practices within the historical and political contexts of the main periods of Egypt's civilization. It shows how historical and political events influenced state cults, temple rituals and funerary... (read more) List Price $32.95 Your price: $17.50 Sale - Trade Paper
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Texas A & M University Anthropology Series #7: The Proto-Neolithic Cemetery in Shanidar Cave by Ralph S Solecki Publisher Comments In distant prehistory, along a branch of the Tigris River, a group of humans lived in a community on the threshold of the Neolithic Revolution.” Near their open village at the rivers, Shanidar Cave, nestled in the Zagros Mountains, served as... (read more) List Price $50.00 Your price: $14.98 Sale - Hardcover
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In the Valley of the Kings: Howard Carter and the Mystery of King Tutankhamun's Tomb by Daniel Meyerson Publisher Comments In 1922, the British archaeologist Henry Carter opened King Tutankhamuns tomb, illuminating the glories of an ancient civilization. And while the world celebrated the extraordinary revelation that gave Carter international renown and an indelible place... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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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: $4.75 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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Egypt Yesterday and Today by Fabio Bourbon Publisher Comments The famous nineteenth-century views, with modern photographs of the same scenes. David Roberts, one of the most skilled landscape artists of his time, set out for Egypt in 1838, where he made countless sketches of the most remarkable sites and monuments... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $17.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Decorated Burial Chambers of the Old Kingdom by Naguib Kanawati Publisher Comments One of the foremost experts on Old Kingdom tombs looks at the burial chamber, its significance, and its preparation, concluding that the "house of death is for life." The Egyptian tomb was not considered simply as a grave for burying the corpse of a dead... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $15.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Aztecs: An Interpretation by Inga Clendinnen Publisher Comments Inga Clendinnen creates a vivid and dramatic picture of life in the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, once the nerve centre of the Aztec tribute empire. She explores the worlds of Aztec women, of priests and of warriors, in an extraordinary recreation of... (read more) List Price $29.99 Your price: $13.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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