The Adventure Of Archaeology
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few disciplines ignite the human imagination quite like archaeology — the patient, painstaking pursuit of lost worlds buried beneath the earth — and The Adventure of Archaeology brings that pursuit to vivid, thrilling life. Written by renowned archaeologist and prolific author Brian M. Fagan, this landmark volume chronicles humanity's greatest discoveries, from the sunken splendours of ancient Egypt and the towering enigmas of Mesoamerica to the frozen secrets of the prehistoric world, weaving together decades of fieldwork, scholarship, and adventure into a single, magnificent narrative. Published by the National Geographic Society, the book presents the entire sweep of archaeological discovery through stunning photography, evocative illustrations, and authoritative prose that transforms complex science into gripping storytelling. Fagan's signature style — learned yet deeply accessible — draws the reader into the trenches alongside the great excavators of history, illuminating not just what was found, but why it matters to our understanding of what it means to be human. Broad in scope yet intimate in detail, the work argues persuasively that archaeology is not merely a science of the past but a living, urgent conversation between ancient civilisations and the modern world. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, this volume will leave you wondering what extraordinary secret lies just one layer of soil beneath your feet.
Author: Brian M. Fagan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, National Geographic Society
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Few disciplines ignite the human imagination quite like archaeology — the patient, painstaking pursuit of lost worlds buried beneath the earth — and The Adventure of Archaeology brings that pursuit to vivid, thrilling life. Written by renowned archaeologist and prolific author Brian M. Fagan, this landmark volume chronicles humanity's greatest discoveries, from the sunken splendours of ancient Egypt and the towering enigmas of Mesoamerica to the frozen secrets of the prehistoric world, weaving together decades of fieldwork, scholarship, and adventure into a single, magnificent narrative. Published by the National Geographic Society, the book presents the entire sweep of archaeological discovery through stunning photography, evocative illustrations, and authoritative prose that transforms complex science into gripping storytelling. Fagan's signature style — learned yet deeply accessible — draws the reader into the trenches alongside the great excavators of history, illuminating not just what was found, but why it matters to our understanding of what it means to be human. Broad in scope yet intimate in detail, the work argues persuasively that archaeology is not merely a science of the past but a living, urgent conversation between ancient civilisations and the modern world. Whether you are a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, this volume will leave you wondering what extraordinary secret lies just one layer of soil beneath your feet.