The march of archaeology /
by Ceram, C. W.,
Edition statement:1st American ed. Published by : Knopf, (New York :) Physical details: xviii, 326, vi p., 16 p. of plates : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 28 cm. Year: 1958| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 - 999 | 913 Cer (Browse shelf) | Available | Gift | 26517 |
Translation of Götter, Gräber, und Gelehrte im Bild.
Also published with the title A picture history of archaeology.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [316]-326) and index.
The birth of classical archaeology -- Pompeii and Herculaneum -- Schliemann's venture in the dark -- New light on Crete -- The Egyptian Sphinx -- Geometry in stone -- Mummies -- The Valley of the Kings and relics of ordinary life -- Early travelers to Babylon and Persepolis -- The decipherment of cuneiform script -- Layard in Nineveh and Koldewey in Babylon -- Methods and results of the excavation at Ur -- First accounts of the conquest of Mexico -- In the service of a new science -- Conquest of the jungle cities -- New problems in Mexico -- Retrospect and perspective -- Appendix.
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