A Little History of Archaeology

A Little History of Archaeology - Paperback

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A Little History of Archaeology - Paperback

A Little History of Archaeology - Paperback

by Brian Fagan
$15.00
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Book Overview

by Brian Fagan (Author)

The thrilling story of archaeological adventure, and astonishing discoveries around the globe

Archaeology tells the story of our ancestors: how they lived, what they believed in and how their cultures developed over millennia. Brian Fagan introduces us to pharaohs' tombs, Mayan ruins, the first colonial settlements at Jamestown, mysterious Stonehenge, and Pompeii - the city buried by volcanic ash in AD 79.

This Little History tells the riveting stories of great archaeologists and their amazing discoveries around the world. For readers of every age, this book explores archaeology's history of controversies, discoveries, heroes and scoundrels, global sites and newest methods.

Little Histories - Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds

Author Biography

Brian Fagan is emeritus professor of anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, an internationally recognized authority on global prehistory, and the author of dozens of books on archaeological topics, including Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization.

Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions: 0.83 x 7.82 x 5.28 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: May 13, 2025
ISBN9780300283402
Author Brian Fagan
PublisherYale University Press
GenreBiography, History, and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages288
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Brian Fagan (1936-2025) was an internationally recognized authority on global prehistory. He was emeritus professor of anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the author of dozens of books, including Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization; A Little History of Archaeology; The Great Warming: Climate Change and the Rise and Fall of Civilizations; and The Little Ice Age: How Climate Made History.

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