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082 _a930.1 BAH
100 _aPaul Bahn.
245 _aThe History of Archaeology
_b: an Introduction.
_c/ Paul Bahn.
260 _aHoboken
_b: Taylor and Francis
_c, 2014.
300 _a280 pages.
_c:24cm.
365 _b3039
505 _aCover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of figures; List of key archaeologist boxes; List of key developments boxes; List of contributors; Preface; 1 The archaeology of archaeology: Pre-modern views of the past; 2 Ancient Europe: The discovery of antiquity; 3 The Aegean world; 4 The Classical world: Antiquarian pursuits; 5 Egypt; 6 Western and Southern Asia; 7 Africa; 8 The Far East; 9 Russia; 10 North America; 11 Mesoamerica; 12 South America; 13 Australasia; Conclusion: The future of archaeology; Index.
520 _aThe History of Archaeology: An Introduction provides global coverage with chapters devoted to particular regions of the world. The regional approach allows readers to understand the similarities and differences in the history of and approach to archaeology in various parts of the world. Each chapter is written by a specialist scholar with experience of the region concerned. Thus the book focuses on the earliest beginnings of archaeology in different parts of the world, and how it developed from being a pastime for antiquarians and collectors to a serious attempt to obtain information.
655 _aHistory
_bArchaeology
_bExcavations (Archaeology)
700 _aPaul Bahn.
942 _cBOOK
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