Every year, archaeology uncovers dozens of fragments that change the way we look at ourselves. The history of humanity is being rewritten as we speak, and The New Penguin Dictionary of Archaeology is your guide to this ever-fluctuating science. This fully up-to-date volume covers over three million years of human development across the world – from the emergence of the first humans via the cave paintings of Lascaux to the ancient civilisation of Mesopotamia and prehistoric cultures of Siberia. This fascinating reference book will be invaluable for academics, enthusiasts and the curious in this rich and perennially stimulating subject.
Les mer
Every year, archaeology uncovers dozens of fragments that change the way we look at ourselves. This guide covers over three million years of human development across the world - from the emergence of the first humans via the cave paintings of Lascaux to the ancient civilisation of Mesopotamia and prehistoric cultures of Siberia.
Les mer
A brand-new, comprehensive A-Z guide to all aspects of world archaeology.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780140514476
Publisert
2005-01-27
Utgiver
Vendor
Penguin Books Ltd
Vekt
500 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
35 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
560

Forfatter

Biographical note

Paul Bahn's many publications on archaeology include Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (with Colin Renfew), The Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art and Atlas of World Archaeology. He lives in Hull.


Paul Bahn's many publications on archaeology include Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice (with Colin Renfew), The Cambridge Illustrated History of Prehistoric Art and Atlas of World Archaeology. He lives in Hull.