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Walking Through Jordan - Essays in Honor of Burton MacDonald (Hardcover): Geoffrey A Clark, P.M. Michele Daviau, Michael P.... Walking Through Jordan - Essays in Honor of Burton MacDonald (Hardcover)
Geoffrey A Clark, P.M. Michele Daviau, Michael P. Neeley
R3,255 Discovery Miles 32 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The objective of Walking through Jordan is to acknowledge and honor the singular achievements and wider impacts of Jordan's most prominent survey archaeologist, Burton MacDonald. MacDonald is a biblical scholar by training who has written extensively about the Iron Age and early Christianity. However, unlike many biblical scholars, MacDonald has also undertaken large regional survey projects which encompass the entire gamut of Jordanian prehistory and history. Thus, his work is unique in that it attracts the interest of a wide range of scholars.Contributing scholars from around the world reflect on three important areas of MacDonald's archaeological contributions: on archaeological survey in general, including those focusing on methodology and/or field projects that depend to a large extent on surveys, MacDonald's five major surveys- papers that incorporate data from his field projects and sites tested or excavated by others that were first identified by his work, and the archaeology of the Bronze and Iron Ages, as well as the Roman Period and the early Christian era. Despite his important contributions to prehistoric archaeology, the early historical periods constitute the main emphasis of Burton's scholarly output.

War Owl Falling - Innovation, Creativity, and Culture Change in Ancient Maya Society (Hardcover): Markus Eberl War Owl Falling - Innovation, Creativity, and Culture Change in Ancient Maya Society (Hardcover)
Markus Eberl; Foreword by Diane Z. Chase, Arlen F. Chase
R2,501 Discovery Miles 25 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing on archaeological findings from the Maya lowlands, War Owl Falling shows how innovation and creativity led to social change in ancient societies. Markus Eberl discusses the ways eighth-century Maya (and Maya commoners in particular) reinvented objects and signs that were associated with nobility, including scepters, ceramic vessels, ballgame equipment, and the symbol of the owl. These inventions, he argues, reflect assertions of independence and a redistribution of power that contributed to the Maya collapse in the Late Classic period. Eberl emphasizes that individual decision-making - the ability to imagine alternate worlds and to act on that vision - plays a large role in changing social structure over time. Pinpointing where and when these Maya inventions emerged, how individuals adopted them and why, War Owl Falling connects technological and social change in a novel way.

The Oxford Handbook of the Valley of the Kings (Hardcover): Richard H. Wilkinson, Kent Weeks The Oxford Handbook of the Valley of the Kings (Hardcover)
Richard H. Wilkinson, Kent Weeks
R5,002 Discovery Miles 50 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The royal necropolis of New Kingdom Egypt, known as the Valley of the Kings (KV), is one of the most important-and celebrated-archaeological sites in the world. Located on the west bank of the Nile river, about three miles west of modern Luxor, the valley is home to more than sixty tombs, all dating to the second millennium BCE. The most famous of these is the tomb of Tutankhamun, first discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. Other famous pharaoh's interred here include Hatshepsut, the only queen found in the valley, and Ramesses II, ancient Egypt's greatest ruler. Much has transpired in the study and exploration of the Valley of the Kings over the last few years. Several major discoveries have been made, notably the many-chambered KV5 (tomb of the sons of Ramesses II) and KV 63, a previously unknown tomb found in the heart of the valley. Many areas of the royal valley have been explored for the first time using new technologies, revealing ancient huts, shrines, and stelae. New studies of the DNA, filiation, cranio-facial reconstructions, and other aspects of the royal mummies have produced important and sometimes controversial results. The Oxford Handbook of the Valley of the Kings provides an up-to-date and thorough reference designed to fill a very real gap in the literature of Egyptology. It will be an invaluable resource for scholars, teachers, and researchers with an interest in this key area of Egyptian archaeology. First, introductory chapters locate the Valley of the Kings in space and time. Subsequent chapters offer focused examinations of individual tombs: their construction, content, development, and significance. Finally, the book discusses the current status of ongoing issues of preservation and archaeology, such as conservation, tourism, and site management. In addition to recent work mentioned above, aerial imaging, remote sensing, studies of the tombs' architectural and decorative symbolism, problems of conservation site management, and studies of KV-related temples are just some of the aspects not covered in any other work on the Valley of the Kings. This volume promises to become the primary scholarly reference work on this important World Heritage Site.

Collections for an History of Sandwich in Kent. With Notices of the Other Cinque Ports and Members, and of Richborough. By... Collections for an History of Sandwich in Kent. With Notices of the Other Cinque Ports and Members, and of Richborough. By William Boys, Esq. F.A.S (Hardcover)
William Boys
R1,400 Discovery Miles 14 000 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Archaeology of American Mining (Hardcover): Paul J. White The Archaeology of American Mining (Hardcover)
Paul J. White
R2,013 Discovery Miles 20 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The mining industry in North America is an important subject for archaeological investigation due to its rich and conflicted history. It is associated with the opening of the frontier and the rise of the United States as an industrial power but also with social upheaval, the dispossession of indigenous lands, and extensive environmental impacts. Synthesizing fifty years of research on American mining sites that date from colonial times to the present, Paul White provides an ideal overview of the field for both students and professionals. Case studies are taken from a wide range of contexts, from eastern coal mines to Alaskan gold fields, and special attention is paid to the domestic and working lives of miners. Exploring what material artifacts can tell us about the lives of people who left few records, White demonstrates how archaeologists contribute to understanding mining legacies.

Site Formation Processes of Submerged Shipwrecks (Hardcover): Matthew E Keith Site Formation Processes of Submerged Shipwrecks (Hardcover)
Matthew E Keith
R2,208 Discovery Miles 22 080 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Many factors influence the formation of shipwreck sites: the materials from which the ship was built, the underwater environment, and subsequent events such as human activity, storms, and chemical reactions. In this first volume to comprehensively catalogue the physical and cultural processes affecting submerged ships, Matthew Keith brings together experts in diverse fields such as geology, soil and wood chemistry, micro- and marine biology, and sediment dynamics. The case studies identify and examine the natural and anthropogenic processes - corrosion and degradation on one hand, fishing and trawling on the other - that contribute to the present condition of shipwreck sites. The contributors also discuss how these varied and often overlapping events influence the archaeological record. Offering an in-depth analysis of emerging technologies and methods-acoustic positioning, computer modeling, and site reconstruction - this is an essential study for the research and preservation of submerged heritage sites. Co-published with The Society for Historical Archaeology.

Non-State Actors in the Protection of Cultural Heritage - An Analysis on Their Rights, Obligations, and Roles (Hardcover, 1st... Non-State Actors in the Protection of Cultural Heritage - An Analysis on Their Rights, Obligations, and Roles (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Jihon Kim
R3,372 Discovery Miles 33 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a comprehensive overview of international cultural heritage law from the perspectives of non-state actors (NSAs). In keeping with the significant developments concerning the status and roles of NSAs in international law over the last century, NSAs such as communities, experts, NGOs, and international organizations have become important participants in the implementation of international cultural heritage conventions. Indeed, due to the emergence of new ideas on common heritage and cultural rights in the 20th century, international cultural heritage law has become inconsistent with States' claim to sole authority regarding the protection of cultural heritage. The author analyzes the texts of international cultural heritage conventions, as well as their operational texts, to track essential changes in the rights, obligations, and roles of NSAs since the mid-20th century. Practical cases on the status and roles of NSAs are introduced to glean empirical ideas and facilitate an in-depth understanding of their effectiveness. The analysis reveals that NSAs do have certain rights and responsibilities concerning the implementation of cultural heritage conventions, and their roles have been increasingly recognized. At the same time, however, discrepancies between text and practice can be observed when it comes to the status and roles of NSAs. They have emerged for various reasons, one of which is the politicization of conventions' governance. Adopting the standpoint of the NSAs, the book emphasizes the need to explore innovative and practical mechanisms that will allow NSAs to attain their proper status and take on practical roles under international cultural heritage law, which will in turn ensure the sustainable protection of cultural heritage. This message becomes more pertinent to the current conflicts where various tensions between states and NSAs have arisen and the roles of NSAs have become more important.Given its scope, the book will be of special interest to students, researchers and professionals at government and non-government organizations in the fields of heritage, the arts, law, administration, and development.

Impact - Blacks In Oklahoma History Second Edition (Hardcover): Rochelle Stephney-Roberson Impact - Blacks In Oklahoma History Second Edition (Hardcover)
Rochelle Stephney-Roberson
R833 Discovery Miles 8 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Lives of the Ancient Philosophers, Containing an Account of Their Several Sects, Doctrines, ... Extracted From Diogenes,... The Lives of the Ancient Philosophers, Containing an Account of Their Several Sects, Doctrines, ... Extracted From Diogenes, Laertius, ... and Others, ... With an Appendix Containing the Lives of Several Later Philosophers (Hardcover)
Multiple Contributors
R1,182 Discovery Miles 11 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Surprizing Adventures of John Roach, Mariner, of Whitehaven. Containing, a Genuine Account of his Cruel Treatment During a... The Surprizing Adventures of John Roach, Mariner, of Whitehaven. Containing, a Genuine Account of his Cruel Treatment During a Long Captivity Amongst the Savage Indians, and Imprisonment by the Spaniards, in South-America. ... The Second Edition (Hardcover)
John Roach
R789 Discovery Miles 7 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sketches of Jewish Social Life in the Days of Christ (Hardcover): Alfred Edersheim Sketches of Jewish Social Life in the Days of Christ (Hardcover)
Alfred Edersheim
R942 Discovery Miles 9 420 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Tam Ky - The Battle for Nui Yon Hill (Hardcover): Thomas Pozdol Tam Ky - The Battle for Nui Yon Hill (Hardcover)
Thomas Pozdol
R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

From 5 May through 19 May, 1969, units of the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry were ordered to clear elements of the VC (Viet Cong) from the Tam Ky area in the wake of the Post-Tet Offensive of 1969. They began an assault on a hilltop, Nui Yon Hill, which was a South Vietnamese Army outpost that had been overrun by VC and NVA troops a few days before. After the initial assault to retake the hill failed, the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment was air assaulted in to reinforce the 1st Cavalry. A, B, C, and D Companies of the 3/21 were committed to this operation.

On 13 May, 1969, the men of C Company were combat assaulted into a hot landing zone near the South Vietnamese village of Tam Ky. Their objective was to take Nui Yon Hill. As the Hueys carrying C Company began to descend, they were hit by heavy enemy fire. Once the U.S. soldiers had their boots on the ground, they became embroiled in a fierce two-day battle that claimed the lives of twelve Charlie Tigers. This is the compelling story of that battle told by the men who were there.

Biblical Bethsaida - A Study of the First Century CE in the Galilee (Hardcover): Carl E Savage Biblical Bethsaida - A Study of the First Century CE in the Galilee (Hardcover)
Carl E Savage
R3,669 R2,584 Discovery Miles 25 840 Save R1,085 (30%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In his illuminating, well-researched book examining the site of Et-Tell, also known as Bethsaida, Carl E. Savage explores archaeological evidence to offer readers a portrait of the religious beliefs and practices of the community living near the north shore of the Sea of Galilee during the first century CE. In the study of the cultural and social matrix of the first century in the Galilee, scholars have commonly prioritized written sources over archaeological evidence because written sources seem to contribute more directly to an understanding of the religious beliefs and practices of a community. However, there exist many competing views of the landscape during that time due to the varying interpretations of the textual sources. Using archaeological data from Bethsaida itself, Savage investigates the material practices of Bethsaida's ancient inhabitants, describing these practices as significant indicators of their sense of place both ideologically and geographically. He evaluates the historical plausibility of various social reconstructions for the region, and finds that the image that emerges of first-century Bethsaida is one similar to those of other Jewish communities in the Galilee.

While They Were Young-A History of St .Charles and Her Service Personnel 1940-1945 (Hardcover): Kevin J. Gaffney While They Were Young-A History of St .Charles and Her Service Personnel 1940-1945 (Hardcover)
Kevin J. Gaffney
R848 R748 Discovery Miles 7 480 Save R100 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Pagan Britain (Paperback): Ronald Hutton Pagan Britain (Paperback)
Ronald Hutton
R566 R522 Discovery Miles 5 220 Save R44 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Britain's pagan past, with its mysterious monuments, atmospheric sites, enigmatic artifacts, bloodthirsty legends, and cryptic inscriptions, is both enthralling and perplexing to a resident of the twenty-first century. In this ambitious and thoroughly up-to-date book, Ronald Hutton reveals the long development, rapid suppression, and enduring cultural significance of paganism, from the Paleolithic Era to the coming of Christianity. He draws on an array of recently discovered evidence and shows how new findings have radically transformed understandings of belief and ritual in Britain before the arrival of organized religion. Setting forth a chronological narrative, Hutton along the way makes side visits to explore specific locations of ancient pagan activity. He includes the well-known sacred sites-Stonehenge, Avebury, Seahenge, Maiden Castle, Anglesey-as well as more obscure locations across the mainland and coastal islands. In tireless pursuit of the elusive "why" of pagan behavior, Hutton astonishes with the breadth of his understanding of Britain's deep past and inspires with the originality of his insights.

Foreigners in Ancient Egypt - Theban Tomb Paintings from the Early Eighteenth Dynasty (Hardcover): Flora Brooke Anthony Foreigners in Ancient Egypt - Theban Tomb Paintings from the Early Eighteenth Dynasty (Hardcover)
Flora Brooke Anthony
R4,232 Discovery Miles 42 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In ancient Egypt, one of the primary roles of the king was to maintain order and destroy chaos. Since the beginning of Egyptian history, images of foreigners were used as symbols of chaos and thus shown as captives being bound and trampled under the king's feet. The early 18th dynasty (1550-1372 BCE) was the height of international trade, diplomacy and Egyptian imperial expansion. During this time new images of foreigners bearing tribute became popular in the tombs of the necropolis at Thebes, the burial place of the Egyptian elite. This volume analyses the new presentation of foreigners in these tombs. Far from being chaotic, they are shown in an orderly fashion, carrying tribute that underscores the wealth and prestige of the tomb owner. This orderliness reflects the ability of the Egyptian state to impose order on foreign lands, but also crucially symbolises the tomb owner's ability to overcome the chaos of death and achieve a successful afterlife. Illustrated with colour plates and black-and-white images, this new volume is an important and original study of the significance of these images for the tomb owner and the functioning of the funerary cult.

Iwo Jima Monuments - The Untold Story (Hardcover): Rodney Hilton Brown Iwo Jima Monuments - The Untold Story (Hardcover)
Rodney Hilton Brown
R1,052 Discovery Miles 10 520 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great - A Guide to the Historical Literature... International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great - A Guide to the Historical Literature (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
William Young
R1,104 R954 Discovery Miles 9 540 Save R150 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Peace of Westphalia (1648), ending the Thirty Years' War, resulted in the rise of the modern European states system. However, dynasticism, power politics, commerce, and religion continued to be the main issues driving International politics and warfare.

William Young examines war and diplomacy during the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great. His study focuses on the later part of the Franco-Spanish War, the Wars of Louis XIV, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars in the West. In addition, the author explores the wars of the Baltic Region and East Europe, including the Thirteen Years' War, Second Northern War, War of the Holy League, and the Great Northern War.

The study includes a guide to the historical literature concerning war and diplomacy during this period. It includes bibliographical essays and a valuable annotated bibliography of over six hundred books, monographs, dissertations, theses, journal articles, and essays published in the English language.

"International Politics and Warfare in the Age of Louis XIV and Peter the Great" is a valuable resource for individuals interested in the history of diplomacy, warfare, and Early Modern Europe.

The Palgrave Handbook of Blue Heritage (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Rosabelle Boswell, David O'Kane, Jeremy Hills The Palgrave Handbook of Blue Heritage (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Rosabelle Boswell, David O'Kane, Jeremy Hills
R7,015 Discovery Miles 70 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This handbook is unique in its consideration of social and cultural contributions to sustainable oceans management. It is also unique in its deconstruction of the hegemonic value attached to the oceans and in its analysis of discourses regarding what national governments in the Global South should prioritise in their oceans management strategy. Offering a historical perspective from the start, the handbook reflects on the confluence of (western) scientific discourse and colonialism, and the impact of this on indigenous conceptions of the oceans and on social identity. With regard to the latter, the authors are mindful of the nationalisation of island territories worldwide and the impact of this process on regional collaboration, cultural exchange and the valuation of the oceans. Focusing on global examples, the handbook offers a nuanced, region relevant, contemporary conceptualisation of blue heritage, discussing what will be required to achieve an inclusive oceans economy by 2063, the end goal date of the African Union's Agenda 2063. The analysis will be useful to established academics in the field of ocean studies, policymakers and practitioners engaged in research on the ocean economy, as well as graduate scholars in the ocean sciences.

The History of the Life & Death of That Noted Highwayman, Mr. William Nevison. Containing, his Birth, Parentage, Andeducation -... The History of the Life & Death of That Noted Highwayman, Mr. William Nevison. Containing, his Birth, Parentage, Andeducation - The Robberies he Committed how he Shot Mr. Fletcher (Hardcover)
Multiple Contributors
R713 Discovery Miles 7 130 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Lost in Translation, Presumption, and Interpretation - Adam, Noah, and the Ancient Mesopotamian Mythology of the Creation and... Lost in Translation, Presumption, and Interpretation - Adam, Noah, and the Ancient Mesopotamian Mythology of the Creation and the Flood (Hardcover)
Saad D. Abulhab
R1,520 Discovery Miles 15 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Voyage Round the World. Performed by Order of His Most Christian Majesty, in the Years 1766, 1767, 1768, and 1769. By Lewis... A Voyage Round the World. Performed by Order of His Most Christian Majesty, in the Years 1766, 1767, 1768, and 1769. By Lewis de Bougainville, ... Translated From the French by John Reinhold Forster, F.A.S (Hardcover)
Louis Antoine De Bougainville
R1,111 Discovery Miles 11 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
An Alphabetical Index of The Streets, Squares, Lanes, Alleys, Contained In The Plan of The Cities of London and Westminster.... An Alphabetical Index of The Streets, Squares, Lanes, Alleys, Contained In The Plan of The Cities of London and Westminster. Engraved By John Pine Bluemantle From An Actual Survey Made By John Rocque (Hardcover)
Multiple Contributors
R787 Discovery Miles 7 870 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
An Archaeology of Nineteenth-Century Consumer Behavior in Melbourne, Australia, and Buenos Aires, Argentina (Hardcover, 1st ed.... An Archaeology of Nineteenth-Century Consumer Behavior in Melbourne, Australia, and Buenos Aires, Argentina (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Pamela Ricardi
R1,544 Discovery Miles 15 440 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book compares consumer behavior in two nineteenth-century peripheral cities: Melbourne, Australia and Buenos Aires, Argentina. It provides an analysis of domestic archaeological assemblages from two inner-city working class neighborhood sites that were largely populated by recently arrived immigrants.The book also uses primary, historical documents to assess the place of these cities within global trade networks and explores the types of goods arriving into each city. By comparing the assemblages and archival data it is possible to explore the role of choice, ethnicity, and class on consumer behavior. This approach is significant as it provides an archaeological assessment of consumer behavior which crosses socio-political divides, comparing a site within a British colony to a site in a former Spanish colony in South America. As two geographically, politically and ethnically distinct cities it was expected that archaeological and archival data would reveal substantial variation. In reality, differences, although noted, were small. Broad similarities point to the far-reaching impact of colonialism and consumerism and widespread interconnectedness during the nineteenth century. This book demonstrates the wealth of information that can be gained from international comparisons that include sites outside the British Empire.

Ecological Tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Katima Iskakova, Sairan Bayandinova, Zhannat... Ecological Tourism in the Republic of Kazakhstan (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Katima Iskakova, Sairan Bayandinova, Zhannat Aliyeva, Aliya Aktymbayeva, Ruslan Baiburiyev
R4,244 Discovery Miles 42 440 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book analyses the theoretical and methodological foundations of ecotourism and geotourism and examines the essence, content, factors, and models of ecotourism development. The authors conducted research to assess the tourist and recreational potential of ecotourism in Kazakhstan. The study analyses the current state and describes the problems of the long-term development of ecotourism. Besides, the authors also show the role of specially protected natural areas in ecotourism development, including a list of organizations that can create tourist products in the environmental direction. This book also defines the primary conditions necessary for ecotourism in protected natural and rural areas. The resulting cartographic material visualizes the geospatial potential of the regions of Kazakhstan, aiming a more targeted expenditure of financial resources allocated to tourism development. Thus, the presented book is relevant from a practical perspective to scientists and researchers and is of value to business structures and stakeholders.

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