Archaeology & Palaeontology

Illuminating their mysteries, myths, sacred rituals, and hieroglyphic writings, Egyptian Mummies brings the ancients to life. In an easily accessible and lively style, noted Egyptologist Bob Brier gives the complete historical context of ancient Egyptian culture and a contemporary interpretation and synthesis of it.

Author: Bob Brier

**Dust jacket has water stain on inside on top. Book itself unaffected and in great condition.

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Hadrian’s Wall examines the Roman Empire’s most spectacular British monument. Stretching from the Tyne to the Solway Firth, this massive fortification physically divided Britain, serving as a strategic barrier between Roman civilization and northern barbarian tribes. The authors frame the wall’s construction and tactical usage within the context of imperial frontier policy. For three centuries, auxiliary troops maintained this frontier until the fall of the Western Empire led to the soldiers' departure and the wall's decay. 

Author: David J. Breeze and Brian Dobson

Extra Note: Contents is in very good vintage condition. Listed as fair for the spine tear as visible on the photos.

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How on Earth? Answers to the Puzzles of Our Planet sets out to answer 73 puzzles in nature and the environment using an accessible, question-and-answer approach. Written by a Professor of Mineral Geochemistry at the University of the Witwatersrand, this volume presents evidence across multiple fields, including geology, mineralogy, astronomy, and atmospheric sciences. The text details both global and regional phenomena, explaining topics such as the formation of Table Mountain, the origin of South Africa's diamonds, and historical landscape changes in the Karoo. The book is structured so that individuals with little prior knowledge can easily understand the earth processes at work, and it is heavily illustrated throughout with explanatory diagrams, photographs, and graphs.

Author: Terence McCarthy

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The Looting of the Iraq Museum, Baghdad: The Lost Legacy of Ancient Mesopotamia documents the April 2003 destruction and theft of priceless antiquities spanning 10,000 years of human history. Published in 2005 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., this volume traces the history of ancient Mesopotamia from prehistory to the advent of Islam through chapters written by international archaeologists. Lavishly illustrated with 190 color photographs, the book reconstructs the museum's lost collection—including famous artifacts like the Warka Vase, the Akkadian Victory Stela, and the Nimrud Gold. A vital record of archaeology, history, and cultural preservation.

Author: Edited By: Milbry Polk & Angela M. H. Schuster

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