Presenting ”the real deal” of American antiquity-as opposed to the hyped fare of many cable TV shows-Kenneth Feder invites readers to explore the stunning technological, architectural, engineering, & artistic achievements of America`s first peoples. Part travel guide, part friendly reference, Ancient America showcases fifty iconic & publicly-accessible sites located across the contiguous United States-including monumental pyramids of earth, ”castles” ensconced in cliff niches, & vast rock art galleries. Among the places profiled are four World Heritage Sites (Chaco Canyon, NM; Mesa Verde, CO; Cahokia, IL; Poverty Point, LA); numerous Historic Landmarks & National Monuments (including Crystal River, FL; Town Creek Mound, NC; Casa Grande, AZ; & Hovenweep, UT); & stunningly diverse sites ranging from Serpent Mound (OH) & Horsethief Lake (WA) to Canyon de Chelly (AZ) & Nine Mile Canyon (UT). In addition to practical visitor information, Feder tells the fascinating stories of each site as revealed by archaeological research. Introductory chapters delve into the deep past of Native America; historical & cultural details as well as original photography round out the site entries. Readers will be inspired to visit these remarkable places where the past continues to resonate in the present. ...

The Khmer civilization centered on Angkor was one of the most remarkable to flourish in Southeast Asia. Between the 8th & the 13th centuries, a succession of Hindu & Buddhist kings created magnificent temples in stone. Their elaborate carvings & intricate architecture amazed the first Europeans who visited in the 19th century & continue to fascinate today, when after many years of political turmoil, Angkor is once again accessible. The renowned French scholar, Claude Jacques, has studied Angkor & its history for the past 30 years, while Michael Freeman has made many photographic trips there during a 15 year period. Ancient Angkor embodies the fruits of their collaboration &

Includes:: the results of new research & discoveries made during recent excavations. Detailed plans & descriptions unravel the complex reliefs of Angkor Wat & the Bayon, while small but interesting temples not covered in other books are also described. Grouping the temples into easy-to-visit itineraries, & with useful hotel & travel information, Ancient Angkor will serve both as a history of the temples in its own right & an invaluable companion guide.

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Hot on the heels of the authors previous book ” Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day”, here is another informative & entertaining guide, this time to everything that any tourist needs for a journey back in time to ancient Athens in 432 bc. You need only pack your imagination & a toothbrush this guide provides the rest, describing all the best places to stay & shop, what to do, & what to avoid. Brought to life with wonderful computer generated reconstructions of ancient Athens, this highly original, witty book will appeal to tourists, armchair travelers & history buffs. ...

Patrick E. Mc Govern takes us on a fascinating journey through time to the dawn of brewing when our ancestors might well have made a Palaeo-Brew of fruits, honey, cereals & botanicals. Early beverage-makers must have marvelled at the process of fermentation, their amazement growing as they drank the mind-altering drinks which were to become the medicines, religious symbols & social lubricants of later cultures. Mc Govern circles the globe-to China, Turkey, Egypt, Italy, Scandinavia, Honduras, Peru & Mexico-interweaving archaeology & science to tell stories of making liquid time capsules. Accompanying homebrew interpretations & matching meal recipes help bring the past alive, as our senses & imaginations travel ” Back to the Future”. ...

Ancient Britain’s sites, monuments & related museums overprinted on a large, double-sided present day map of the country at 1:625, 000 from the Ordnance Survey, plus numerous panels, maps & photos providing extensive additional information. The base map has altitude colouring to indicate the topography & shows the present day road network. Symbols arranged according to the period (Palaeo/ Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze, Iron, Roman, & Medieval) & use (civil, defence, domestic, industrial, religious/ritual, & funerary/burial) show locations of the sites. Also marked are related museums, as well as linear works, trackways, & Roman roads. The map is overprinted with British National Grid. Surrounding the map are numerous panels providing further information including contact details of relevant organizations, photos, drawings & profiles, a glossary of archaeological terms, a chronological table placing British events in a wider historical context, reading recommendations, etc. Many panels describing important archaeological remains are accompanied by extracts from OS Landranger maps at 1:50, 000 showing their exact location. The map has been compiled by the national heritage bodies maintained by Historic Engl&, Historic Environment Scotland & the Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales. Publications date of this edition: February 2016. ...

The kings of Aksum formally became Christian during the second quarter of the fourth century, making Ethiopia the second country in the world (after Armenia) officially to adopt the new faith. This landmark book is the first to integrate historical, archaeological, & art-historical evidence to provide a comprehensive account of Ethiopian Christian civilization & its churches
- both built & rock-hewn
- from the Aksumite period to the thirteenth century. David W. Phillipson, a foremost authority on Ethiopia`s archeology, situates these churches within the development of Ethiopian society, illuminating the exceptional continuity of the country`s Christian civilization. He offers a fresh view of the processes which gave rise to this unique African culture as well as the most detailed treatment of the rock-hewn churches at Lalibela World Heritage Site ever published. Abundantly illustrated, filled with original insights, & incorporating new chronological findings, this book will be of enormous interest to a wide international circle of students, scholars, & travelers.

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DK Eyewitness Ancient Egypt is a spectacular & informative guide to one of history's most remarkable civilisations, the Egyptians. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique 'eyewitness' view of these incredible empires. Travel back in time & show your child what life was like & how ordinary Egyptians & Pharaohs lived. They'll also discover what's inside the Great Pyramid at Giza to how Tutankhamun's tomb was found. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Ancient Egypt. Find out more & download amazing clipart images at our associated website. ...

All the essential facts on ancient Egypt covering mummification, the pharaohs, the pyramids & the mysterious rituals. The ancient Egyptians have fascinated & enthralled the minds of millions down the centuries. With extensive scientific knowledge, splendid architecture & many artistic & cultural achievements, their civilisation stood apart as being ahead of its time. This compact & informative guide is perfect for all those studying ancient Egypt, visiting the sights, or curious to find out more about this fascinating period.

Includes:: a wide range of topics such as: * Geography
- how the Nile added to the success of their civilisation * History
- a timeline spanning 3, 000 years from 3100BC to 395AD & covering each dynastic period * Religion
- the role of the gods & goddesses * Pharaohs
- Cheops, Nefertiti & Tutankhamun * Life in Ancient Egypt
- different levels in society, the jobs, family life, leisure activities * Learning & knowledge
- the hieroglyphs, the scribes * War
- the armies, weapons & armour * Death, funeral rites & mummification * Tombs & pyramids * Egypt today
- archaeology, discoveries & what one can see today









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By far the best-informed book on the monuments of Egypt The Guardian Originally published as the Penguin Guide to Ancient Egypt, William Murnane`s book is widely considered the finest, most scholarly & most readable guide to the glories of Ancient Egypt ever written. Now, after years out of print, this edition, revised by Aidan Dodson of Bristol University, will bring Murnane`s engaging yet rigorous learning to a new audience. Complete with a chapter on the wonderful medieval architecture of Cairo, & practical information. The book combines a guide with a compact yet wide-ranging cultural history & contains: o A complete background to Ancient Egypt, including its people & institutions o Descriptions of the sites, all fully cross-referenced to the text o Itineraries of the most significant Pharaonic remains from the Delta to Aswan, as well as Christian sites, & the great Islamic monuments around Cairo o Detailed surveys of major monuments & accessible sites off the beaten track o Over 200 area maps, plans & photographs o Practical information ...

With spectacular monuments such as the Pyramids & the Sphinx, & a view of the afterlife that produced thousands of mummies, relics, & myths, ancient Egypt has fascinated everyone from Napoleon Bonaparte to schoolchildren around the world. ” The Compact Timeline History of Ancient Egypt” explores the lives of the pharaohs & other historical figures, but also looks in detail at the daily lives of ordinary people
- scribes, priests, & villagers
- who maintained the machinery of the state. The book explains the intricacies of the culture`s religious beliefs; examines ancient Egypt`s art, relics, temples, monuments, & language; &, follows the rhythm of an agricultural society. As a great regional power, Egypt`s relationships with its neighbours influenced the wider world. This book looks at the trading patterns & military expeditions that left Egypt`s mark on Africa, the Mediterranean, western Asia, & even further afield. ” The Compact Timeline History of Ancient Egypt” explores how archaeologists have uncovered various aspects of this unique society. A comprehensive, up-to-date record, this is a book that no Egyptologist can be without.

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