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1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
by Charles C. Mann
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Charles C. Mann has pulled off an impressive feat — a scholarly, thorough work of history that's almost compulsively readable. In 1491, he summarizes and examines the last thirty years of research into the pre-Columbian Americas, and comes to some... (read more)

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1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Columbus
1491: New Revelations of the Americas before Columbus
by Charles C Mann
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A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. Traditionally, Americans learned in school that the ancestors of the people who inhabited the Western Hemisphere at the time of... (read more)

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The Great Journey: The Peopling of Ancient America
The Great Journey: The Peopling of Ancient America
by Brian M Fagan
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From reviews of the first edition: "Most of us are acquainted with the European discovery of America, but how and when did American Indians occupy the continent? That's the fascinating puzzle Fagan discusses here--and he reveals himself as a... (read more)

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Lost World: Rewriting Prehistory-How New Science Is Tracing America's Ice Age Mariners
Lost World: Rewriting Prehistory-How New Science Is Tracing America's Ice Age Mariners
by Tom Koppel
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In a captivating blend of extreme science and historical sleuthing, veteran journalist Tom Koppel tells the inside story of the quest to discover who first settled in the New World -- and how and when they did it. For decades the issue seemed moot. The... (read more)

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Beyond the Blockade: New Currents in Cuban Archaeology (Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory)
Beyond the Blockade: New Currents in Cuban Archaeology (Caribbean Archaeology and Ethnohistory)
by Susan Kepecs
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This innovative volume builds on dialogues opened in recent years between Cuban archaeologists, whose work has long been carried out behind closed doors, and their international colleagues.  The chapters included herein span a wide range of... (read more)

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Ancient Civilizaitons of the New World
Ancient Civilizaitons of the New World
by Richard E W Adams
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In this concise, yet sweeping look at the origins and development of ancient New World civilizations, Richard Adams provides a superb introductory overview of these unique and fascinating cultures. Incorporating the latest breakthroughs in the study of... (read more)

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Prehistory of the Americas
Prehistory of the Americas
by Stuart J Fiedel
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Fiedel's book, exploring the development of the prehistoric cultures of North, Central and South America from about 10,000 BC to AD 1530, has been updated to include discussion of recent discoveries and analyses of their implications. The author... (read more)

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The New World's Old World: Photographic Views of Ancient America
The New World's Old World: Photographic Views of Ancient America
by May Castleberry
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"The New World's Old World: Photographic Views of Ancient America showcases the remarkable work of photographers who have captured the archaeological landscapes of ancient American cultures from the dawn of photography to the current day.... (read more)

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Lost World: Rewriting Prehistory---How New Science Is Tracing America's Ice Age Mariners
Lost World: Rewriting Prehistory---How New Science Is Tracing America's Ice Age Mariners
by Tom Koppel
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For decades the issue seemed moot. The first settlers, we were told, were big-game hunters who arrived from Asia at the end of the Ice Age some 12,000 years ago, crossing a land bridge at the Bering Strait and migrating south through an ice-free passage... (read more)

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Ancient American Art in Detail (Art in Detail)
Ancient American Art in Detail (Art in Detail)
by Colin Mcewan
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This latest title in a strikingly beautiful series of collectable books turns our attention to the rich variety of art from the Ancient Americas. We gain fascinating insights into the design and production of a wide range of objects from Mexico and... (read more)

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The first Americans
The first Americans
by Juan Schobinger
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Originally published in Italian (1994: Editoriale Jaca Book spa, Milan). The author, an archaeologist affiliated with the University of Cujo in Argentina, writes for a general audience. The scope is broad: coverage of the origin, history, and culture... (read more)

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New World Archaeology & Culture History: Collected Essays & Articles
New World Archaeology & Culture History: Collected Essays & Articles
by Gordon R Willey
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Thirty papers from Willey's (archaeology, Harvard) 40-year career. He introduces each section with an explanation of the state of the field and his own ideas at the time of writing, and how each has changed since then. Focuses on Central and South... (read more)

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Ancient American Civilizations
Ancient American Civilizations
by Friedrich Katz
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Tracing the development of ancient civilizations of the pre-Columbian Americas, this is a fascinating account of how these civilizations culminated in the magnificent empires of the Aztecs and Incas.... (read more)

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Kingdoms of gold, kingdoms of jade :the Americas before Columbus
Kingdoms of gold, kingdoms of jade :the Americas before Columbus
by Brian M Fagan
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Atlas of Ancient America
Atlas of Ancient America
by Michael Coe
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Includes bibliographic references (p. 226-227) and index.... (read more)

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America B C Ancient Settlers in the New
America B C Ancient Settlers in the New
by Barry Fell
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Introduction To American Archaeology Volume 2
Introduction To American Archaeology Volume 2
by Gordon R Willey
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v. 1. North and Middle America.--v. 2. South America.... (read more)

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The journey from Eden :the peopling of our world
The journey from Eden :the peopling of our world
by Brian M Fagan
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Americas Lost: The First Encounter, 1492-1713
Americas Lost: The First Encounter, 1492-1713
by Daniel Levine
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Ancient America: The Cultural Atlas of the World
Ancient America: The Cultural Atlas of the World
by Michael Coe and Dean Snow and Elizabeth Benson
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-227) and index.... (read more)

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