Gods, Graves and Scholars: The Story of Archaeology
London: Penguin Books Ltd, 1974.
The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Moderate shelf handling wear, small dampstain on lower front corner. - not affecting interior. No Spine crease. 7.75 inches tall; 473 pages with an index.
C.W. Ceram, a journalist, presents archaeology through an engaging, narrative-driven lens, tracing key discoveries from Mesopotamian cuneiform to Egypt’s pyramids, Troy, Knossos, and the Maya. Highlighting the personalities and rivalries of archaeologists, he frames exploration as both intellectual pursuit and human drama.
The book balances scholarly insight with accessible storytelling, making complex archaeological achievements understandable to general readers and inspiring popular interest in the field.
Subjects: Archaeology, Ancient Civilizations, History of Science, Cultural Discovery, Egyptology, Mesopotamia, Classical Antiquity, Mesoamerican Studies, Popular Archaeology, History, Science Writing.
Item #20934
ISBN: 0140217568
Price: $18.00
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