"Archaeology is the peeping Tom of the sciences. It is the sandbox of men who care not where they are going; they merely want to know where everyone else has been." ---- Jim Bishop ----
UK: Cambridge University Press, 2002. Susan E. Alcock offers a compelling exploration into the rich tapestry of Greek archaeology, focusing on landscapes, monuments, and their enduring cultural memories. The book's strength lies in its interdisciplinary approach, blending archaeology, history, and cultural studies to present a nuanced understanding of Greek civilization.....
USA: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012. This is a usable resource for collectors, amateur archaeologists, and enthusiasts seeking to understand the fundamentals of artifact conservation. Drawing from his extensive experience in marine artifact conservation, Armstrong provides a comprehensive overview of methods to stabilize and preserve a wide range of objects.....
New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2003. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Juan Luis Arsuaga's The Neanderthal's Necklace offers a captivating exploration of Neanderthal life, shedding light on their intelligence and social complexity. Arsuaga, a renowned paleoanthropologist, challenges traditional views by highlighting the cultural and symbolic aspects.....
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Leipsic: Karl Baedeker, 1908. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —The 1908 Egypt is one of the most sought-after Baedekers because it marks the firm's transition into modern "integrated" travel. By merging Egypt and the Sudan into one volume and adding the vignettes, Baedeker created a tool that functioned as both a logistical map.....
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London: Thames & Hudson, 2005. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. The book highlights the pioneering research of the authors, drawing on years of fieldwork and analysis, and challenges previous misconceptions about the island’s culture and its environmental challenges. With rich illustrations, including photographs and maps, "Easter Island.....
New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Leonard Barkan offers a profound examination of how the rediscovery of ancient artworks during the Renaissance influenced the era's artistic and aesthetic developments. Barkan delves into the cultural significance of the excavation of classical.....
California: Getty Museum Pubns, 1987. First Edition, First Printing. The book features contributions from esteemed scholars such as Dietrich von Bothmer, Martin Robertson, and John Boardman. These essays explore various facets of the Amasis Painter's work, including his stylistic evolution, thematic choices, and cultural context. For instance, Robertson examines the.....
London: Thames & Hudson, 2001. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. A comprehensive and richly illustrated exploration of ancient Greek pottery, offering insights into its artistic, cultural, and historical significance. Boardman, a renowned expert in Greek art, delves into the evolution of vase painting from the Geometric period.....
England: Anthony Nelson Publishers, 1995. This is a influential work edited by Mensun Bound, offering an in-depth exploration of naval warfare through the lens of maritime archaeology. This volume compiles the proceedings from an international conference held in Greenwich in 1992, marking a significant contribution to the field of underwater.....
UK: Sutton Publishing, 2003. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Brown-Lowe challenges conventional narratives by proposing that the civilization's roots may trace back to African Jewish communities, potentially linked to the legendary figures of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. He draws upon recent DNA evidence to.....
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London: Thomas Cook & Son, 1911. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —While Baedeker dominated the European market, Thomas Cook & Son leveraged their position as the premier travel agency of the British Empire to create handbooks that were uniquely tailored to their clientele. By commissioning Sir E. A. Wallis Budge to write their.....
New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. Written for the travellor, the author describes the archaeological remains of the Romans in the various regions of England and depicts the way of life of the Romans in England.
London: Penguin Books Ltd, 1974. 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.....
London: Duckworth Publishers, 2008. The author thoroughly traces the journeys and discoveries of British archaeologists amid the Ottoman Empire's cultural and political landscape offers a compelling exploration of British archaeological endeavors in a pivotal era. Focusing on sites like the Harpy Tomb and the ancient wonders of Ephesus, the book.....
Illoinois: Adventures Unlimited Press, 1993. Second Printing. A captivating exploration into the mysteries of ancient civilizations across the Americas. Blending travelogue with speculative archaeology, Childress delves into a myriad of enigmatic sites, from the jungles of Central America to the deserts of the American Southwest. The book is richly illustrated.....
Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, 1989. First Edition, First Printing. This is a seminal work that delves into the evolution of archaeological thought and practice. This collection of 17 critical essays, stemming from a 1987 conference at Southern Illinois University, marks one of the first comprehensive examinations of the history.....
London: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1992. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Michael D. Coe’s Breaking the Maya Code offers a fascinating and accessible exploration of the decipherment of the ancient Maya script, one of the most significant achievements in modern archaeology. Coe, a leading expert in Mesoamerican studies, traces the history of.....
Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2018. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCEJohn J. Collins is among the most influential contemporary scholars of the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple Judaism. His works have shaped modern biblical scholarship and are widely assigned in universities and seminaries. This third edition reflects current research while maintaining the clarity and breadth.....
New York and London: Oxford University Press, 1998. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. In this impressive volume, leading scholars offer compelling glimpses into the biblical world, the world in which prophets, poets, sages, and historians created one of our most important texts …. the Bible.For more than a century, archaeologists have.....
London: Penguin Books Ltd, 2002. The author reconstructs the life and travels of Pytheas, a Greek explorer from Massalia, who journeyed into northern Europe around 330 BCE. While Pytheas's original account has been lost, Cunliffe carefully analyzes references by ancient writers such as Strabo and Pliny the Elder to uncover.....
New York: Oxford University Press, 1998. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Published by Oxford University Press during a period of major archaeological reassessment, this work reflects the increasingly international approach to prehistoric studies that emerged in the late twentieth century. Under Barry Cunliffe's direction, it became one of the most comprehensive single-volume introductions.....
Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 2004. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Shifting Sands: The Rise and Fall of Biblical Archaeology by Thomas W. Davis offers a critical examination of biblical archaeology, tracing its evolution from the 19th century to its peak in the late 20th century. Davis.....
Gainesville, Florida: Univ of Florida Press, 1995. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Puerto Real was a frontier Spanish settlement on Hispaniola, active from roughly 1503/04 until 1579. The archaeological work at the site is considered among the principal colonial excavations in the Caribbean, crucial for understanding early Spanish colonization and its.....
Berkley Press: University of California Press, 2009. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. James Delgado is one of the world's preeminent marine archaeolgists; he's also a terrific writer, and Khubilai Khan's Lost Fleet is a fascinating adventure tale packed with insights into a maritime empire.....
University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1994. Second Printing. This scholarly work provides valuable insights into the architectural history of early medieval Spain from the 5th to the 11th centuries, offering a nuanced understanding of how architecture functioned as a medium for ideological expression during a period of significant.....