A Little History of Archaeology

The thrilling story of archaeological adventure, and astonishing discoveries around the globeArchaeology tells the story of our ancestors: how they lived, what they believed in and how their cultures developed over millennia. Brian Fagan introduces us to pharaohs' tombs, Mayan ruins, the first colonial settlements at Jamestown, mysterious Stonehenge, and Pompeii - the city buried by volcanic ash in AD 79.This Little History tells the riveting stories of great archaeologists and their amazing discoveries around the world. For readers of every age, this book explores archaeology's history of controversies, discoveries, heroes and scoundrels, global sites and newest methods.Little Histories - Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds

Product details

• Authors: Brian Fagan, Fagan Brian
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 29.04.2025
• EAN: 9780300283402
• ISBN: 978-0-300-28340-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Little Histories
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; HISTORY / World, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology, General and world history