Archaeology Reviews
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"If you can't make it to the exhibition in London then this is a beautifuly illustrated book that will introduce you to the amazing Terracotta Warriors. If you have been to the exhibition already it"... (read full reviews)
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"This text is the combined work of several experts in the field of Egyptology with Shaw acting as an editor and contributor. I recommend it highly as a book you can search for a specific topic or read"... (read full reviews)
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"This book is required reading for anyone wishing to step into the world of Archaeology. Renfrew is one of the leaders of the "New" Archaeology which was born in the 1960's."... (read full reviews)
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"I bought the book after a visit to Winchester, where I found a small section of the Navigation. Although published in 2011, it is mostly a reprint of the 1983 edition, with monchrome pictures, but"... (read full reviews)
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"One of the most frustrating things about writing novels set more than 2,000 years ago is the dearth of details about ordinary life. All too often, the ancient texts that survive (Pliny, Plutarch, Livy"... (read full reviews)
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"This book is a wealth of information for anyone interested in ancient Egypt. It helps make sense of the 'who is who' among the pharaohs and explains what they were best known for. Can be used by"... (read full reviews)
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"A very interesting and informative read. Well worth the money, whether you know of Glastonbury first hand or just have a general interest in the history of a world renound town."... (read full reviews)
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"Interesting reading. Recommends not to try to clean valuable items, especially coins, but lots of advice on how to deal with artifacts with some great before and after shots. Also lists stockists for"... (read full reviews)
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"The only thing I can criticise about the book is its title, because is is not just a complete book about birds of Malta. It is an encyclopaedia of anything to do with birds. In it you will find about"... (read full reviews)
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"'The Dinosaur Hunters' is to date one of the best books I have ever read. Deborah Cadbury's history of the rivalry between the earliest geologists of England (and France) is well researched and"... (read full reviews)
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"Those who enjoy reading about the history of Kent will find this book to be an essential addition to their bookcase. It is well researched and written in an easy to read style. Kent has a varied, even"... (read full reviews)
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"Its great, saved me in understanding all the technical language and methodology for my course at Glasgow. Cheap on waterstones, happy days."... (read full reviews)
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"This is a must have if you are studying archaeology. Johnson writes this in a very accessible way including conversations he has had with students trying to get to grips with theory during their"... (read full reviews)
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"Pamela Jane Smith's "A Splendid Idiosyncrasy" is a one-of-a-kind contribution to the literature on the history of archaeology. Its rich oral historical methodology, its attention to often unseen"... (read full reviews)
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"Sedaris' ability to make life more interesting is what makes his books so fascinating.He can brighten up any day. Whether you're sad, annoyed, angry or just generally in the mood for a laugh-this book"... (read full reviews)
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"This book is a powerful insight into the daily routines of life for the citizens of Pompeii, ranging from a wealthy landowner to a mere slave. It is a documentary intershot with powerful"... (read full reviews)
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"Absolutely stunning review of 10,000 years of European history.Barry Cunliffe is the pre-eminent archaeology writer on the pre-history of Europe. So when he produces a volume encapsulating the history"... (read full reviews)
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"This is a brilliant evocation of Pompeiian society in the last 25 years of its existance counterpointed with an examination of key events in the wider Roman Empire. As in a classical tragedy we,"... (read full reviews)
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"An indispensable companion for anybody who wants to get the most out of a visit to Rome based on the extant sites and museums. The book is usefully organised round sectors of Ancient Rome; the"... (read full reviews)
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"Mankind has always been fascinated about the past and archaeology allows a brief view point concerning the history of human cultures. This book explores the fifty greatest archaeological discoveries"... (read full reviews)