FBRV Research Library
Alexander the Great
1970 272 Pages (Orion Publishing Group, Limited)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780297000075 ISBN 10: 0297000071
A study of Alexander detailing his military conquests and how his strategy provides insight into his mind and character
A study of Alexander detailing his military conquests and how his strategy provides insight into his mind and character [less]
Ancient Iraq
1992 576 Pages (Penguin Publishing Group)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780140125238 ISBN 10: 014012523X
This book provides an introduction to the history of ancient Mesopotamia and its civilizations, incorporating archaeological and historical finds up to 1992
This book provides an introduction to the history of ancient Mesopotamia and its civilizations, incorporating archaeological and historical finds up to 1992 [less]
Celtic Britain
1979 (BCA)
Call #: Ancient History
The book traces the history of the Celts and Celtic culture from the arrival of the first scattered groups of settlers in Britain in the 7th century BC to the Medieval period. Based on research up to the late 1970s
The book traces the history of the Celts and Celtic culture from the arrival of the first scattered groups of settlers in Britain in the 7th century BC to the Medieval period. Based on research up to the late 1970s [less]
Complete Tutankhamun, The
2007 224 Pages (Thames & Hudson, Limited)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780500051467 ISBN 10: 0500051461
The tomb of Tutankhamun, with its breathtaking treasures, has exerted a unique hold on the popular imagination ever since its discovery in 1922. The book includes the story of Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon's long quest for the tomb; double-page features on each stage of the discovery, each chamber of the tomb and all the main treasures; extracts from Carter's notes and diaries and first-time publication of many of his drwings and reconstructions; fresh evidence from scholarly monographs on [...]
The tomb of Tutankhamun, with its breathtaking treasures, has exerted a unique hold on the popular imagination ever since its discovery in 1922. The book includes the story of Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon's long quest for the tomb; double-page features on each stage of the discovery, each chamber of the tomb and all the main treasures; extracts from Carter's notes and diaries and first-time publication of many of his drwings and reconstructions; fresh evidence from scholarly monographs on the shrines, chariots and other finds; a full reference section; and an introduction by the Seventh Earl of Carnarvon. [less]
Druids (Ancient Peoples and Places), The
1985 216 Pages (Thames and Hudson Ltd)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780500273630 ISBN 10: 0500273634
new ed, 214pp, inc. 114 b/w & 16 colour illus, laminated card, 8vo
new ed, 214pp, inc. 114 b/w & 16 colour illus, laminated card, 8vo [less]
Etruscan Places
1994 (Olive Press)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9788871450803 ISBN 10: 8871450809
An account of D.H. Laurence's travels in Etruria in April 1927 which is both literary guide and spiritual testament; a global vision of the Etruscan civilisation. A new edition with 76 photographs
An account of D.H. Laurence's travels in Etruria in April 1927 which is both literary guide and spiritual testament; a global vision of the Etruscan civilisation. A new edition with 76 photographs [less]
Extraordinary Voyage of Pytheas the Greek, The
2001 192 Pages (Penguin Books, Limited)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780713995091 ISBN 10: 0713995092
Some 2,300 or more years ago an amazing expedition, headed by Pytheas, set out from the Greek colony of Massalia (Marseilles) to explore the terrifying, fabled lands of northern Europe: a mysterious, largely conjectural zone which, according to Greek science, was too cold to sustain human life.
Some 2,300 or more years ago an amazing expedition, headed by Pytheas, set out from the Greek colony of Massalia (Marseilles) to explore the terrifying, fabled lands of northern Europe: a mysterious, largely conjectural zone which, according to Greek science, was too cold to sustain human life. [less]
Facing The Ocean: The Atlantic And Its Peoples 8000 BC To AD1500
2001 608 Pages (Oxford University Press, USA)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780199691104 ISBN 10: 019969110X
8000 years of human history set against the influence of life on the Atlantic seaboard
8000 years of human history set against the influence of life on the Atlantic seaboard [less]
Iron Age Britain
1994 144 Pages (Batsford Ltd)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780713471847 ISBN 10: 0713471840
This is a detailed study of the developments that took place in Britain in the first millennium BC. It provides a new perspective on a complex period of social change.
This is a detailed study of the developments that took place in Britain in the first millennium BC. It provides a new perspective on a complex period of social change. [less]
Iron Age Communities in Britain
1970 (BCA)
An account (from the perspective of studies up to the mid 1970s) of England, Scotland and Wales from the 7th century BC to the Roman Conquest
An account (from the perspective of studies up to the mid 1970s) of England, Scotland and Wales from the 7th century BC to the Roman Conquest [less]
Life and Death in the Iron Age (Archaeology, history, and classical studies)
2002 56 Pages (Ashmolean Museum)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9781854441799 ISBN 10: 1854441795
This is an introduction for the general reader, looking at the archaeology of Europe in the last prehistoric period before the Roman conquest. The archaeological collection of the Ashmolean is used to illustrate a series of themes about the lives and deaths of people at this time. The archaeological collection of the Ashmolean Museum is used to illustrate a series of themes about the lives and deaths of people at this time, their appearance, clothes and ornaments, their economy and trade, how [...]
This is an introduction for the general reader, looking at the archaeology of Europe in the last prehistoric period before the Roman conquest. The archaeological collection of the Ashmolean is used to illustrate a series of themes about the lives and deaths of people at this time. The archaeological collection of the Ashmolean Museum is used to illustrate a series of themes about the lives and deaths of people at this time, their appearance, clothes and ornaments, their economy and trade, how they produced and consumed their food, and the warfare of the period as shown through weapons. The collection at the Ashmolean owes much to Sir John Evans. The excavations and objects from the important early Iron Age cemetery of Hallstatt, Austria, some of which were excavated by Sir John, are covered in some detail. The text is lavishly supplemented by colour illustrations, particularly of exhibits from the Ashmolean Department of Antiquities. [less]
Oxford Illustrated Prehistory of Europe, The
1994 544 Pages (Oxford University Press)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780198143857 ISBN 10: 0198143850
The history of civilisations as a response to the changing European landscape and environment
The history of civilisations as a response to the changing European landscape and environment [less]
Passage of Arms: Archaeological Analysis of Prehistoric Hoards and Votive Deposits, The
1998 234 Pages (Oxbow Books)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9781900188586 ISBN 10: 1900188589
A study of hoards and deposits and their significance throughout the archaeological record. 2nd ed
A study of hoards and deposits and their significance throughout the archaeological record. 2nd ed [less]
Prehistoric Britain
1997 224 Pages (Taylor & Francis Group)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780415151351 ISBN 10: 041515135X
Tim Darvill examins the development of human societies in Britain from the earliest times down to the Roman Conquest, as revealed by available archaeological evidence. Special attention is given to six themes which are traced through all phases of prehistory: subsistence, technology, ritual, trade, society and population. Ideal for extramural course use, Prehistoric Britainis a book that can be read for pleasure by anyone interested in the early history of the British Isles.
Tim Darvill examins the development of human societies in Britain from the earliest times down to the Roman Conquest, as revealed by available archaeological evidence. Special attention is given to six themes which are traced through all phases of prehistory: subsistence, technology, ritual, trade, society and population. Ideal for extramural course use, Prehistoric Britainis a book that can be read for pleasure by anyone interested in the early history of the British Isles. [less]
Tomb of Tutankhamen, The
1972 236 Pages (Dutton (E.P.) & Co Inc, N.Y.)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780525701019 ISBN 10: 052570101X
Howard Carter's story of the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 communicates the feeling of awe and excitement which spurred the explorers as the tomb yielded up its extraordinary riches. The text is complemented by contemporary photographs and 16 colour plates of the treasures.
Howard Carter's story of the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 communicates the feeling of awe and excitement which spurred the explorers as the tomb yielded up its extraordinary riches. The text is complemented by contemporary photographs and 16 colour plates of the treasures. [less]
Who's Who in the Greek World
1999 304 Pages (Taylor & Francis Group)
Call #: Ancient History
ISBN 13: 9780415124973 ISBN 10: 0415124972
Was there such a person as Homer? Who were the key figures in the first democracy of the Western World? Who is the father of tragedy? Who is the father of history? Of all the world's ancient civilisations, it is perhaps the Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750 BC to the end of the [...]
Was there such a person as Homer? Who were the key figures in the first democracy of the Western World? Who is the father of tragedy? Who is the father of history? Of all the world's ancient civilisations, it is perhaps the Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750 BC to the end of the Roman Empire. The lives of Alexander the Great, Socrates and Plato are opened up, but so too are those of lesser-known figures: Bacchylides the lyric poet; Chares the general; and the traitor Ephialtes, giving a thorough and fascinating overview of life in Ancient Greece. [less]
Archaeological Process: An Introduction, The
1999 260 Pages (Wiley-Blackwell)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780631198857 ISBN 10: 0631198857
An introduction to archaeological thought and practice
An introduction to archaeological thought and practice [less]
Archaeological Theory: An Introduction
1999 256 Pages (Wiley-Blackwell)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780631202967 ISBN 10: 063120296X
The author discusses different ways of approaching the past and looks at the historical origins of different schools of thought and sets theories against the practical problems they are intended to solve. A useful guide to recent thinking and terminology
The author discusses different ways of approaching the past and looks at the historical origins of different schools of thought and sets theories against the practical problems they are intended to solve. A useful guide to recent thinking and terminology [less]
Archaeology: An Introduction
2002 334 Pages (Routledge)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780415233552 ISBN 10: 0415233550
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Archaeology Coursebook: An Introduction to Study Skills, Topics and Methods, The
2005 384 Pages (Routledge)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780415360777 ISBN 10: 0415360773
An introductory textbook for A/AS level and degree students or anyone with an interest in Archaeology
An introductory textbook for A/AS level and degree students or anyone with an interest in Archaeology [less]
Archaeology of Beekeeping
1986 360 Pages (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780715621424 ISBN 10: 0715621424
A fascinating history of our association with bees and honey since the Stone Age, with evidence from rock paintings, tombs, temples, sculpture, glass, jewellery and coins.
A fascinating history of our association with bees and honey since the Stone Age, with evidence from rock paintings, tombs, temples, sculpture, glass, jewellery and coins. [less]
Archaeology Of Human Bones, The
1998 256 Pages (Taylor & Francis Group)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780415174077 ISBN 10: 0415174074
There is no greater direct evidence regarding earlier human populations than their physical remains. This volume provides a pragmatic and up-to-date account of forensic analysis of human skeletal remains and its application in tackling major historical and archaeological issues. The book starts with an introduction to the anatomy, structure and development of bones and teeth. It analyzes the biasing effects of decay an d incomplete recovery on burial data from archaeological sites and discusses [...]
There is no greater direct evidence regarding earlier human populations than their physical remains. This volume provides a pragmatic and up-to-date account of forensic analysis of human skeletal remains and its application in tackling major historical and archaeological issues. The book starts with an introduction to the anatomy, structure and development of bones and teeth. It analyzes the biasing effects of decay an d incomplete recovery on burial data from archaeological sites and discusses what can be learned about ancient burial rituals from human remains. Subsequent chapters focus on the demographic analysis of ancient populations, normal skeletal variation, ancient disease and injury, the chemical analysis of bone, the study of DNA, and the study of cremated remains. Examples are brought from archaeological studies around the world. This textbook for students of archaeology explains current scientific methods - technical jargon kept to a minimum - alongside critical discussion of their strengths and weaknesses. [less]
Archaeology: Theories, Methods And Practice
2004 656 Pages (Thames & Hudson Ltd)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780500284414 ISBN 10: 0500284415
Widely praised for its comprehensive coverage, excellent graphics and well-organized layout, this invaluable introduction for students and enthusiasts of archaeology has been expanded to incorporate all the latest developments.
Widely praised for its comprehensive coverage, excellent graphics and well-organized layout, this invaluable introduction for students and enthusiasts of archaeology has been expanded to incorporate all the latest developments. [less]
Artefacts and Archaeology: Aspects of the Celtic and Roman World
2002 276 Pages (University of Wales Press)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780708317525 ISBN 10: 0708317529
A collection of essays which examine the ways in which the studies of sites, artefacts and ancient societies are interdependent, emphasising the role of the archaeologist as an interpreter of people and not things. Individual essays discuss Iron Age and Romano-British religion, the Roman army in Wales, Roman bronze, pottery and glass objects and the Roman economy giving a fascinating overview of the material culture of Iron Age and Roman western Europe.
A collection of essays which examine the ways in which the studies of sites, artefacts and ancient societies are interdependent, emphasising the role of the archaeologist as an interpreter of people and not things. Individual essays discuss Iron Age and Romano-British religion, the Roman army in Wales, Roman bronze, pottery and glass objects and the Roman economy giving a fascinating overview of the material culture of Iron Age and Roman western Europe. [less]
Basic Guide To Archaeology, A
2004 116 Pages (Greenlight Publishing)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9781897738207 ISBN 10: 189773820X
An introductory guide to Archaeology in question and answer format.
An introductory guide to Archaeology in question and answer format. [less]
Bill Wyman's Treasure Islands
2005 320 Pages (The History Press Ltd)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780750939676 ISBN 10: 0750939672
A description of many finds from across Britain and how they came to be there. Legal and archaeological issues around treasure hunting are explored.
A description of many finds from across Britain and how they came to be there. Legal and archaeological issues around treasure hunting are explored. [less]
Britain's Secret Treasures
2013 304 Pages (Headline Publishing Group)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780755365739 ISBN 10: 0755365739
For hundreds of thousands of years our ancestors have walked these isles burying, dropping and throwing away their belongings, and now these treaures lie waiting for us, keeping their secrets until we uncover them once more. Every year, hundreds of vaulable artefacts are discovered by ordinary members of the British public. Here in Britain's Secret Treasures, which accompanies the ITV series, the British Museum chooses eighty of the most fascinating finds ever reported and Mary-Ann Ochota shares [...]
For hundreds of thousands of years our ancestors have walked these isles burying, dropping and throwing away their belongings, and now these treaures lie waiting for us, keeping their secrets until we uncover them once more. Every year, hundreds of vaulable artefacts are discovered by ordinary members of the British public. Here in Britain's Secret Treasures, which accompanies the ITV series, the British Museum chooses eighty of the most fascinating finds ever reported and Mary-Ann Ochota shares with us the moving histories that bring each piece to life. There is also a detailed chapter showing you how you can get involved in archaeology too. From hoards of Roman gold and Bronze Age drinking vessels to tiny Viking spindle whorls and weapons from dozens of wars, all manner of treasures are described here. Some help prove that our ancestors were alive over half a million years ago, some saw their modern-day finders receive a generous reward, all provide an insight into the wonderful, dynamic, colourful history of our nation. [less]
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Archaeology
1980 496 Pages (Cambridge University Press)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780521229890 ISBN 10: 0521229898
A global account from the emergence of human species to medieval times.
A global account from the emergence of human species to medieval times. [less]
Cambridge Encyclopedia of Human Evolution, The
1994 524 Pages (Cambridge University Press)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780521467865 ISBN 10: 0521467861
A wide-ranging introduction to the human species that places modern humans in evolutionary perspective.
A wide-ranging introduction to the human species that places modern humans in evolutionary perspective. [less]
Cambridge Illustrated History of Archaeology, The
1999 400 Pages (Cambridge University Press)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780521669467 ISBN 10: 0521669464
A full and authoritative single-volume account of archaeology from the earliest discoveries to the great excavations of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Lavishly illustrated throughout and global in scope, it tells the story of those explorations which have helped shape our knowledge of the past. From early digging in Greece and the Near East, through the part played by archaeology in the 'discovery' of the Americas, to the unearthing of sites in Africa, Scandinavia, the former Soviet [...]
A full and authoritative single-volume account of archaeology from the earliest discoveries to the great excavations of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Lavishly illustrated throughout and global in scope, it tells the story of those explorations which have helped shape our knowledge of the past. From early digging in Greece and the Near East, through the part played by archaeology in the 'discovery' of the Americas, to the unearthing of sites in Africa, Scandinavia, the former Soviet Union, and Australasia, the book describes individual events as part of a connected narrative amounting to a thorough history of the subject for general readers. It is the first general history of archaeology written by a team of specialists and the first history to cover every part of the world. The book is complete with time-period charts, lists of archaeological events, and a full index. [less]
Contemporary Archaeology in Theory: A Reader
1996 704 Pages (Wiley-Blackwell)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780631195610 ISBN 10: 0631195610
A central purpose of this Reader is to assist thinking about the interrelationships between theory and practice for different theoretical approaches. The introduction provides a clear account of the main line of theoretical approaches within archaeology indicating areas of debate and controversy.
A central purpose of this Reader is to assist thinking about the interrelationships between theory and practice for different theoretical approaches. The introduction provides a clear account of the main line of theoretical approaches within archaeology indicating areas of debate and controversy. [less]
Death by Theory
2000 192 Pages (Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Incorporated)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780742503595 ISBN 10: 0742503593
A fun introduction to theoretical archaeology in the guise of a murder mystery. A European Neolithic burial. A large stone Venus. Nothing unusual about it - except that it was found on an island in the Pacific Northwest. Archaeologist Hannah Green and her nephew find themselves in a tangled web of competing interests--avaricious land owners, hungry media, and a cult of goddess worshippers--while investigating one of the finds of the century. In untangling the mystery of the Washington Venus, [...]
A fun introduction to theoretical archaeology in the guise of a murder mystery. A European Neolithic burial. A large stone Venus. Nothing unusual about it - except that it was found on an island in the Pacific Northwest. Archaeologist Hannah Green and her nephew find themselves in a tangled web of competing interests--avaricious land owners, hungry media, and a cult of goddess worshippers--while investigating one of the finds of the century. In untangling the mystery of the Washington Venus, Hannah and Sean have to confront questions of archaeological evidence, of ethics, of conflicting interpretation of data, and of the very nature of archaeological truths. Helping them are a cadre of disdainful graduate students who propose various theories--processualist, marxist, feminist, postmodernist--to explain the bizarre events. [less]
Dictionary Of Archaeology, A
2002 640 Pages (John Wiley & Sons, Limited)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780631235835 ISBN 10: 0631235833
This dictionary provides those studying or working in archaeology with a complete reference to the field.
This dictionary provides those studying or working in archaeology with a complete reference to the field. [less]
Digging Up Bones
1981 196 Pages (Cornell University Press)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780801498756 ISBN 10: 0801498759
Every year hundreds of human skeletal remains are brought to the surface by engineering works, quarrying or planned archaeological exploration. These remains provide vital clues to unraveling man's antiquity their position and location, relation to other remains, state of preservation and 'medical' condition all provide important information on ancient man and his living environment. Inferences regarding length of life, nutritional standards, diseases and origin of injuries can all be made in [...]
Every year hundreds of human skeletal remains are brought to the surface by engineering works, quarrying or planned archaeological exploration. These remains provide vital clues to unraveling man's antiquity their position and location, relation to other remains, state of preservation and 'medical' condition all provide important information on ancient man and his living environment. Inferences regarding length of life, nutritional standards, diseases and origin of injuries can all be made in bones that are thousands of years old. However, many of these features are open to interpretation and the information gained is only as good as the records and analysis made at that time. The purpose of this book is to describe the many techniques now available for the proper excavation, preparation and analysis of human skeletal remains, so that the most effective use can be made of them. As such it will prove invaluable to both amateur and professional archaeologists, students of anthropology and anatomy, and the layman who has an interest in this ancestors' modus vivendi. [less]
Digging Up The Past: An Introduction To Archaeological Excavation
1996 192 Pages (The History Press)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780750935128 ISBN 10: 075093512X
This concise and fully illustrated introduction to methods of excavation describes a technique that is essential for all kinds of archaeology. It presents new ideas on excavation techniques and challenges traditional approaches to site organisation and recording. John Collis uses his 40 years of excavation experience to recommend practical solutions to problems, and considers the impact of computerisation and other technical innovations. He also describes the history and development of [...]
This concise and fully illustrated introduction to methods of excavation describes a technique that is essential for all kinds of archaeology. It presents new ideas on excavation techniques and challenges traditional approaches to site organisation and recording. John Collis uses his 40 years of excavation experience to recommend practical solutions to problems, and considers the impact of computerisation and other technical innovations. He also describes the history and development of archaeological excavation which provides a background to the methods employed today. This practical common sense guide should find a place on the bookshelf of everyone who practices archaeology on a professional or amateur basis, and is illuminating reading for anyone who wants to understand how archaeologists can recover the past by digging in the soil. [less]
Environmental Archaeology; principles and practice
2000 620 Pages (Cambridge University Press)
Call #: Archaeology
ISBN 13: 9780521310772 ISBN 10: 0521310776
Archaeologists today need a wide range of scientific approaches in order to delineate and interpret the ecology of their sites. But borrowing concepts from other disciplines demands a critical understanding, and the methods must be appropriate to particular sets of data. This book is an authoritative and essential guide to methods, ranging from techniques for measuring time with isotopes and magnetism to the sciences of climate reconstruction, geomorphology, sedimentology, soil science, [...]
Archaeologists today need a wide range of scientific approaches in order to delineate and interpret the ecology of their sites. But borrowing concepts from other disciplines demands a critical understanding, and the methods must be appropriate to particular sets of data. This book is an authoritative and essential guide to methods, ranging from techniques for measuring time with isotopes and magnetism to the sciences of climate reconstruction, geomorphology, sedimentology, soil science, paleobotany and faunal paleoecology. Their applications are illustrated by examples from the Paleolithic, through classical civilizations, to urban archaeology. [less]
