Great Excavations
Publisher: Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated; Orion Publishing Group, Limited
Published: July 20, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780304355631
Subjects: Archaeological methodology & techniques; Archaeological theory; Sociology
Description: The History of Archaeology traces the history of this science from its inception in eighteenth century Pompeii to the present day. Each of the book's five sections describes the history of one of the basic themes in archaeology. With detailed text and hundreds of full-colour photographs, it describes the scientific advances made by key figures, renowned personalities of archaeology, and important events in archaeological history. Best-selling author and television writer John Romer's personal viewpoint and clear writing, combined with photographs and engravings of locations and artefacts, allow the world of archaeology to leap from the page straight into our own imagination.