The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Archaeology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few fields of human inquiry captivate the imagination quite like archaeology — the science of unearthing civilisations lost to time — and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Archaeology stands as one of the most authoritative and visually stunning reference works ever assembled on the subject. Edited by the distinguished Cambridge scholar Glyn Daniel, a towering figure in the history of archaeological thought, this encyclopaedia presents a sweeping survey of sites, cultures, techniques, and discoveries from across the globe and throughout human prehistory, bringing together contributions from world-leading experts in a single, accessible volume. Rich in scope and meticulous in detail, the work chronicles humanity's deepest past — from Palaeolithic cave dwellers to the great urban civilisations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Mesoamerica — illustrating not only what was found, but how and why it matters. Daniel's editorial vision ensures both scholarly rigour and broad accessibility, making this an indispensable resource for students, academics, and passionate amateurs alike. Whether you are drawn to the romance of field excavation or the intellectual puzzle of material culture, this encyclopaedia will leave you with an insatiable curiosity about what still lies buried beneath our feet.
Author: Glyn Daniel
Format: Hardback
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Few fields of human inquiry captivate the imagination quite like archaeology — the science of unearthing civilisations lost to time — and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Archaeology stands as one of the most authoritative and visually stunning reference works ever assembled on the subject. Edited by the distinguished Cambridge scholar Glyn Daniel, a towering figure in the history of archaeological thought, this encyclopaedia presents a sweeping survey of sites, cultures, techniques, and discoveries from across the globe and throughout human prehistory, bringing together contributions from world-leading experts in a single, accessible volume. Rich in scope and meticulous in detail, the work chronicles humanity's deepest past — from Palaeolithic cave dwellers to the great urban civilisations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Mesoamerica — illustrating not only what was found, but how and why it matters. Daniel's editorial vision ensures both scholarly rigour and broad accessibility, making this an indispensable resource for students, academics, and passionate amateurs alike. Whether you are drawn to the romance of field excavation or the intellectual puzzle of material culture, this encyclopaedia will leave you with an insatiable curiosity about what still lies buried beneath our feet.