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Ancient Astronomers (Exploring the Ancient World)
by Anthony Aveni  Synopsis Written by leading scholars, each book in this series provides an up-to-date assessment of a particular area of the ancient world. Abundantly illustrated in full color, the series places readers at the cutting edge of modern archaeological thinking. A...
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From Black Land To Fifth Sun (98 Edition)
by Brian M. Fagan Publisher Comments Until recently, archaeology was concerned mainly with piecing together the material lives of our ancestors. In this groundbreaking book, master storyteller and respected archaeologist Brian Fagan explains how cutting-edge science can now take us beyond...
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The Ancient Mariners: Seafarers and Sea Fighters of the Mediterranean in Ancient Times. (Second Edition)
by Lionel Casson Publisher Comments Written by the renowned authority on ancient ships and seafaring Lionel Casson, The Ancient Mariners has long served the needs of all who are interested in the sea, from the casual reader to the professional historian. This completely revised edition...
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Ancient Bodies, Ancient Lives: Sex, Gender, and Archaeology
by Rosemary A. Joyce Publisher Comments A compelling examination of gender, sexuality, and trhe family in ancient societies. What was it like to be a woman in prehistoric times? Did the sexual identities and gender roles found in modern society exist hundreds of thousands of years ago? Were...
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Future of the Past: Archaeology in the 21st Century
by Eberhard Zangger Publisher Comments Most scientific disciplines experienced fundamental revolutions during the twentieth century. But not archaeology. Its time has now come, however. More and more highly specialised scientists are taking over the investigation of the past. Using satellites,...
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Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization
by Graham Hancock Publisher Comments The bestselling author of The Sign and the Seal reveals the true origins of civilization. Connecting puzzling clues scattered throughout the world, Hancock discovers compelling evidence of a technologically and culturally advanced civilization that was...
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The Penguin Encyclopedia of Ancient Civilizations
by Arthur Cotterell Synopsis With contributions from experts in the field, this is an encyclopedia of ancient civilizations....
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Underground!: The Disinformation Guide to Ancient Civilizations, Astonishing Archaeology and Hidden History
by Preston Peet Publisher Comments Where did "modern" civilization begin? What lies beneath the waves? Do myths describe interstellar impact? How'd they lift that stone? Was the Ark of the Covenant a mechanical device? Were there survivors of an Atlantean catastrophe? Who really...
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The Atlas of Lost Cities: Legendary Cities Rediscovered
by Brenda Rosen Publisher Comments Some of the most extraordinary ancient cities that have been abandoned, forgotten, or hidden by time are now revealed in their full splendor. Examining the role of natural and man-made disasters, rulers and their hostile neighbors, and the fate of cities...
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The Atlas of World Archaeology
by Paul G Bahn Publisher Comments The Atlas of World Archaeology is an...
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Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World
by Roger Atwood Publisher Comments Roger Atwood knows more about the market for ancient objects than almost anyone. He knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them. In this fascinating book, Atwood takes readers on a journey...
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Historical Archaeology in Global Perspective
by Lisa Falk Book News Annotation Although rooted in the discrete and local, this volume suggests that historical archaeology can point to patterns across and between cultures, deepening knowledge of the contact era and of the various populations touched in the meeting of worlds. Two...
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Atlas of Legendary Places
by James Harpur Publisher Comments Where physical beauty combines with legend, myth and history it creates an atmosphere that defies rational explanation or strict analysis. Such enchanted places have long been the inspiration for poets and painters, pilgrims and scholars. They have...
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Grahame Clark: An Intellectual Biography of an Archaeologist
by Brian Fagan Publisher Comments The British archaeologist Grahame Clark was a seminal figure in European and world archaeology for more than half of the twentieth century, but, at the same time, one whose reputation has been outshone by other, more visible luminaries. His works were...
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The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World: The Great Monuments and How They Were Built
by Chris Scarre Publisher Comments Expanding upon the theme of the traditional Seven Wonders, this authoritative and profusely illustrated compendium celebrates the achievements of those ancient builders who created huge and impressive structures without the benefit of modern technology...
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Discovery!: Unearthing the New Treasures of Archaeology
by Brian M. (edt) Fagan Publisher Comments New archaeological treasures and finds that reshape our view of the past, recounted by the discoverers themselves. An unprecedented look inside contemporary archaeology, Discovery! reveals the most exciting, significant, and astonishing finds from the...
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The Ancient World at War: A Global History
by Philip De Souza Publisher Comments A global history of ancient warfare, covering Egypt, the Near East, Greece, Rome, Central Asia, India, China, Korea, Japan, and the Americas. In this new survey of ancient warfare, a group of distinguished historians and archaeologists discusses major...
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The Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession, and the Everlasting Dead
by Heather Pringle 
Publisher Comments Perhaps the most eccentric of all scientific meetings, the World Congress on Mummy Studies brings together mummy experts from all over the globe and airs their latest findings. Who are these scientists, and what draws them to this morbid yet captivating...
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Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World
by Roger Atwood Publisher Comments Roger Atwood knows more about the market for ancient objects than almost anyone. He knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them. In this fascinating book, Atwood takes readers on a journey...
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The Penguin Archaeology Guide
by Paul G Bahn Publisher Comments Compiled by an international team of specialists, The Penguin Archaeology Guide is comprised of more than 3,000 articles that provide complete coverage of all aspects of archaeology. From early hominid remains found in Kenya to the Woodruff Ossuary in...
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