Gods, Graves, And Scholars: The Story Of Archeology
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: C. W. Ceram; translated from German by E. B. Garside
Binding: Hardback
Published: Victor Gollancz Limited in association with Sidgwick and Jackson Limited, 1952
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and dull spine. Bumping on corners. Foxing throughout. 32 photographic plates, numerous illustrations in the text and 4 maps.
Gods, Graves, And Scholars chronicles the thrilling history of archaeological discovery, presenting the monumental efforts and groundbreaking finds that shaped our understanding of ancient civilizations. This seminal work illustrates the dramatic narratives behind legendary excavations, from the deciphering of hieroglyphs to the unearthing of Troy. It details the lives of the intrepid scholars who dedicated themselves to piecing together humanity's past, conveying the profound excitement and intellectual rigor inherent in their pursuits. The book instructs readers on the evolution of archaeological methods while celebrating the enduring human quest to uncover forgotten worlds.
Author: C. W. Ceram; translated from German by E. B. Garside
Binding: Hardback
Published: Victor Gollancz Limited in association with Sidgwick and Jackson Limited, 1952
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and dull spine. Bumping on corners. Foxing throughout. 32 photographic plates, numerous illustrations in the text and 4 maps.
Gods, Graves, And Scholars chronicles the thrilling history of archaeological discovery, presenting the monumental efforts and groundbreaking finds that shaped our understanding of ancient civilizations. This seminal work illustrates the dramatic narratives behind legendary excavations, from the deciphering of hieroglyphs to the unearthing of Troy. It details the lives of the intrepid scholars who dedicated themselves to piecing together humanity's past, conveying the profound excitement and intellectual rigor inherent in their pursuits. The book instructs readers on the evolution of archaeological methods while celebrating the enduring human quest to uncover forgotten worlds.