Every civilized society, beginning with those of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese, has entertained a passionate curiosity about its predecessors. The means to that end is archaeology. This fascinating book defines the history of archaeology not as one of uninterrupted progress, but of the rediscovery and reinterpretation--often erratic--of forgotten observations. 370 illustrations, 68 in color.
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Every civilized society, beginning with those of the ancient Egyptians and Chinese, has entertained a passionate curiosity about its predecessors. The means to that end is archaeology. This fascinating book defines the history of archaeology not as one of uninterrupted progress, but of the rediscovery and reinterpretation--often erratic--of forgotten observations. 370 illustrations, 68 in color.
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Near fine in very good jacket. 370 illustrations, including 68 full color plates. 384pp., tall 8vo, black cloth, d.w.; dent to upper front and rear edges, minor scratch to rear panel of dust wrapper. New York: Harry N. Abrams, (1997). A very good copy in a very good (+) dust wrapper.
