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Unearthing the Past: The Great Archaeological Discoveries that Have Changed History by Dr. Douglas Palmer with Dr. Paul G. Bahn and Dr. Joyce Tyldesley.
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Hardback with Dust Jacket: 176 pages. Publisher: The Lyons Press; (2005).
Fetch your flashlight and grab a shovel; it’s time to dig up history! Unearthing the Past takes readers to the major archaeological sites of different places, times, and civilizations in history, revealing the remarkable stories behind the fascinating expeditions, the discoveries, and the people who uncovered them. Through these amazing excavations, Unearthing the Past pieces together the incredible development of humankind throughout the ages.
Filled with more than a hundred full-color photographs and artwork; including maps, site plans, diagrams of excavations, timelines, and sidebar discussions, each chapter reveals a vast array of breathtaking finds from the great Giza Pyramids in Egypt to the volcanic mummified ruins of Pompeii, Italy. Most of the treasures and sites featured were only discovered after years of committed searching and the painstaking efforts of archaeologists, while some were chance finds.
“Unearthing the Past” relates the unique dramas of each excavation and the importance of each site to our understanding of history. In the chapter “In Cities and Dwelling Places,” for example, the story of Dolni Vestonice unfolds. Located in the Czech Republic, this is a prehistoric site where a kiln and pottery figures, and therefore humans’ use of fire, have been dated at over 27,000 years old. This discovery and all of the others brought to light in “Unearthing the Past”, helps to unravel the complex characteristics of our human development.
CONDITION: NEW. Light shelf wear to Dust Jacket, small tear on bottom edge, otherwise new, never read. Pages are pristine; clean, crisp, unmarked, unmutilated, tightly bound, unambiguously unread. Condition is entirely consistent with new stock from a bookstore environment wherein new books might show minor signs of shelfwear, consequence of simply being shelved and re-shelved. Satisfaction unconditionally guaranteed. In stock, ready to ship. No disappointments, no excuses. PROMPT SHIPPING! HEAVILY PADDED, DAMAGE-FREE PACKAGING!
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PLEASE SEE PUBLISHER, PROFESSIONAL, AND READER REVIEWS BELOW.
PUBLISHER REVIEW
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REVIEW: “Unearthing the Past” takes the reader to the major archaeological sites of different places, times, and civilizations in history, revealing the remarkable stories behind the discoveries made, the fascinating expeditions, and the people who discovered them. Arranged thematically, the chapters reveal a vast array of incredible finds, with three to four spreads devoted to each archaeological site. Unearthing the Past relates the unique dramas of each excavation, details the items found and their significance, where they are now exhibited, and the importance of that site to our understanding of history.
“Unearthing the Past: The Great Archaeological Discoveries that have Changed History”, was co-authored by Dr. Douglas Palmer, Dr. Paul G. Bahn, and Dr. Joyce Tyldesley. Dr. Douglas Palmer is a science writer and academic currently teaching at Cambridge University. His articles regularly appear in “New Scientist”, “BBC Wildlife” magazine and “Science” magazine. He is the author of several books, including “Earth”, “Atlas of the Prehistoric World”, “Neanderthal” and “The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life”.
Dr. Paul G. Bahn studied archaeology at the University of Cambridge before holding postdoctoral fellowships at Liverpool and London, as well as a J. Paul Getty post-doctoral fellowship in the History of Art and the Humanities. A writer, editor, and translator of many books on archaeology, including “The Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art” and “Archaeology: the Definitive Guide”. He also instigated and led the search that discovered the first Ice Age cave art in Britain in 2003.
Dr. Joyce Tyldesley is Honorary Research fellow at the School of Archaeology, Classics, and Oriental Studies at Liverpool University, and a freelance writer and lecturer on Egyptian archaeology. She has extensive excavation experience, has made regular radio broadcasts, and has acted as consultant on several television projects. Her previous books include “Daughters of Isis”, “Hatchesput: The Female Pharaoh”, “Nefertiti: Egypt’s Sun Queen”, “Ramesses: Egypt’s Greatest Pharaoh”, “Judgment of the Pharaoh”, and “Crime and Punishment in Ancient Egypt”.
Table of Contents: Our Prehistoric Ancestors: Laetoli, Tanzania; Boxgrove, England; Feldhofer Grotto, Germany; Cro-Magnon, France; Mezhirich huts, Ukraine; Monte Verde, Chile, South America; Kennewick man, USA; Clovis, USA; Otzi the Ice Man, Italy. Tombs And Burial Sites: Tutankhamen’s tomb, Egypt; Giza pyramid, Egypt; Kofun tomb, Japan; Sutton Hoo, England; Tel el amarna, Egypt. Cities And Dwelling Places: Dolni Vestonice, Czech Republic; Huyuk and Hacilar, Turkey; Skara Brae, Scotland; Knossos, Greece; Babylon, Iraq; Ephesus, Turkey; Alexandria, Egypt; Masada, Israel; Pompeii and Herculaneum, Italy; Great Zimbabwe; Tenochtitlan, Mexico; Machu Picchu, Peru.
Art, Intellect, And Religion: Avebury and Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England; Easter Island, Pacific; Angkor, Cambodia; Aksum, Ethiopia; Cosquer cave, France; Tassili N’Ajjer, Algeria; Dead Sea Scrolls, Qumran, Israel; Rosetta Stone; Terracotta Army, Lintong, China; Nazca lines, Peru. War And Human Conflict: El Djem, Tunisia; American Civil War battlefields; WW1 Battlefields; The Mary Rose, England; The Vasa, Sweden; The Bismarck. Migration And Colonization: Mungo, Australia; L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland; The Titanic. Science And Archaeology: DNA recovery; Isotope geochemistry; Forensic archaeology; Body reconstructions; Mummy studies; Ancient environmental; reconstruction; Climate modeling. Glossary; Index.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
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REVIEW: A remarkable photo documentary, lucid, direct, well-written and understandable. A wonderful reference for both the enthusiast as well as the scholar. Mankind’s history is constantly being re-examined with each archaeological discovery. An attractive resource like “Unearthing the Past” will help young people to see that there is a place for them in this adventure. Highly recommended. This is an exemplary book.
READER REVIEW
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REVIEW: What a wonderful survey of man’s past and the most significant archaeological sites uncovered. Wonderfully illustrated, this is an immensely satisfying and entertaining read. High quality publication as well, glossy pages, well bound. A real bargain in today’s world of cheaply produced books. This is a 10!
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