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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) Your price: $29.99 New - Hardcover
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House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest by Craig Childs Publisher Comments In this landmark work on the Anasazi tribes of the Southwest, naturalist Craig Childs dives head on into the mysteries of this vanished people. The various tribes that made up the Anasazi people converged on Chaco Canyon (New Mexico) during the 11th... (read more) Your price: $14.99 New - Trade Paper
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Peoples of the Northwest Coast: Their Archaeology and Prehistory by Kenneth M Ames Publisher Comments Extending some 1,400 miles from Alaska to northern California, America's Northwest Coast is one of the richest and most distinct cultural areas on earth. The region is famous for its magnificent art -- masks, totem poles, woven blankets -- produced by... (read more) List Price $23.95 Your price: $15.95 Used - Trade Paper
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King Tutankhamun: The Treasures of the Tomb by Zahi Hawass Publisher Comments The ultimate book on King Tut and his tombthe most exciting archaeological find the world has ever known. The fabulous treasures of Tutankhamun have fascinated the public since their discovery by Howard Carter in 1922. Many books have been written... (read more) List Price $80.00 Your price: $33.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Vikings: A History by Robert Ferguson Publisher Comments A comprehensive and thrilling history, based on the latest scholarship, offers the definitive portrait of the Vikings Raiders and traders, settlers and craftsmen, the medieval Scandinavians who have become familiar to history as Vikings never lose their... (read more) List Price $18.00 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece by Lesley Adkins Book News Annotation Combining both archaeological and historical sources, the handbook covers three millennia of ancient Greek civilization, from the advent of the Minoan civilization in Crete to the Roman conquest in 30 BC. Chapters are ordered thematically and explore... (read more) List Price $45.00 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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Ancient Near Eastern History and Culture by William H Stiebing Publisher Comments This general introduction to the history and culture of the Ancient Near East, including Egypt, offers the right amount of detail for the course without being encyclopedic. Organized by the periods, kingdoms, and empires generally used in Near... (read more) List Price $57.00 Your price: $16.95 Used - 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 $24.95 Your price: $17.50 Sale - Trade Paper
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Jamestown, the Buried Truth by William M Kelso Publisher Comments What was life really like for the band of adventurers who firstset foot on the banks of the James River in 1607? Important as the accomplishmentsof these men and women were, the written records pertaining to them are scarce, ambiguous, and often... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $14.95 Used - Hardcover
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