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Fortune and Glory - Tales of History's Greatest Archaeological Adventures (Paperback) Loot Price: R353
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Fortune and Glory - Tales of History's Greatest Archaeological Adventures (Paperback): Douglas Palmer, Nicholas James,...

Fortune and Glory - Tales of History's Greatest Archaeological Adventures (Paperback)

Douglas Palmer, Nicholas James, Giles Sparrow

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"Fortune & Glory" follows the exploits of the intrepid and sometimes piratical adventurers who put life, limb and reputation at risk in the discovery of some of the world's best-known historical monuments.From 4004BC to the 21st century, "Fortune & Glory" chronicles all of the major discoveries these awe-inspiring explorers have made, through vivid first-hand accounts, maps, images and captivating commentary.Learn about the evidence of our ancestors and the birth of man, explorations and adventures in the classical world and empires in Egypt and Africa. Follow Howard Carter into the tomb of Tutankhamun, Hiram Bingham into the lost city of Machu Picchu, and discover how Heinrich Schliemann turned myth into history when he found the legendary city of Troy.From early mavericks and amateurs to the science of modern archaeology, "Fortune & Glory" will make you marvel at the courage, vision, resourcefulness, innovation and perseverence of the real-life Indiana Joneses.

General

Imprint: David & Charles
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: April 2008
First published: May 2008
Authors: Douglas Palmer • Nicholas James • Giles Sparrow
Dimensions: 216 x 148 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 978-0-7153-2959-7
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > General
Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General
Books > History > World history > General
LSN: 0-7153-2959-6
Barcode: 9780715329597

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