The Sutton Hoo Helmet The Lewis Chessmen Hoa Hakananai A The Rosetta Stone The Gayer Anderson Cat

Author : BRITISH MUSEUM,British Museum Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-08-09
Category : Chessmen
ISBN : 0714150878

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The Sutton Hoo Helmet - The Lewis Chessmen - Hoa Hakananai'a - The Rosetta Stone - The Gayer-Anderson Cat by BRITISH MUSEUM,British Museum Press Pdf

Keynote A box set containing the Object in Focus titles on five of the most famous and iconic objects at the British Museum Objects in Focus is an innovative series of short, accessible books which serve as general introductions by telling the story of one key object Sales points Evocative stories about where the objects came from, the hands they passed through before reaching the Museum, and their artistic and historical significance Elegantly and spaciously designed, and including historical images placing the objects in all their contexts With individual Object in Focus titles retailing at £5.00, this box set represents hugely good value and is a superb gift or souvenir Description of each title/object The Rosetta Stone contains a decree written three times in Greek, Demotic and hieroglyphic that provided the key to deciphering the mysterious hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt, and opened up 3,000 years of that countrys history and culture. The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. The Sutton Hoo Helmet has been a highly evocative symbol of Anglo-Saxon England since its discovery in 1939. The Lewis Chessmen were probably made in Norway around AD 11501200. These enchanting chess pieces consist of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales teeth in the forms of seated kings and queens, mitred bishops, knights on their mounts, standing warders and pawns. A hugely popular attraction at the Museum, especially since they featured in the Harry Potter films. Hoa Hakananaia, or stolen/hidden friend, is one of the instantly recognizable statues from Easter Island.

Author : Neal Spencer,Giulia Bartrum,Albrecht Dürer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124033973

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The Gayer-Anderson Cat by Neal Spencer,Giulia Bartrum,Albrecht Dürer Pdf

This text contains a selection of the prints and drawings of Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). It includes some of Durer's best-known works including early figure studies, landscape watercolours, animal studies drawn from nature and his imaginative famous prints such as 'Adam and Eve' and 'Rhinoceros'."

Author : AEA Technology (Firm)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105028848369

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Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March ... by AEA Technology (Firm) Pdf

Author : Dudley Observatory
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Electronic
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU50566040

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Statement of Trustees by Dudley Observatory Pdf

Author : Fredrik Talmage Hiebert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Afghanistan
ISBN : 0714111724

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Afghanistan by Fredrik Talmage Hiebert Pdf

Ancient Afghanistan was the crossroads of civilization in Central Asia. Its archaeological treasures date back more than four thousand years and bear the imprint of numerous cultures, attesting to Afghanistans pivotal importance in the exchange of goods and ideas from Asia to the Mediterranean. Nearly 230 artefacts from the rich mosaic of Afghanistans cultural heritage are explored in this outstanding book. The extraordinary objects presented here range in date from 2200 BC to AD 200 and are drawn from four different archaeological sites. This lavish volume not only focuses on the cultural significance of the objects but also relays the story of their discovery, excavation, and heroic rescue in modern-day Afghanistan.

Author : Roy Lesley Adkins,Victoria Leitch
Publisher : Constable
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781472127747

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The Handbook of British Archaeology by Roy Lesley Adkins,Victoria Leitch Pdf

For over 25 years The Handbook of British Archaeology has been the foremost guide to archaeological methods, artefacts and monuments, providing clear explanations of all specialist terms used by archaeologists. This completely revised and updated edition is packed with the latest information and now includes the most recent developments in archaeological science. Meticulously researched, every section has been extensively updated by a team of experts. There are chapters devoted to each of the archaeological periods found in Britain, as well as two chapters on techniques and the nature of archaeological remains. All the common artefacts, types of sites and current theories and methods are covered. The growing interest in post-medieval and industrial archaeology is fully explored in a brand new section dealing with these crucial periods. Hundreds of new illustrations enable instant comparison and identification of objects and monuments - from Palaeolithic handaxes to post-medieval gravestones. Several maps pinpoint the key sites, and other features include an extensive bibliography and a detailed index. The Handbook of British Archaeology is the most comprehensive resource book available and is essential for anyone with an interest in the subject - from field archaeologists and academics to students, heritage professionals, Time Team followers and amateur enthusiasts.

Author : Aubrey Burl
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0300090870

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Prehistoric Avebury by Aubrey Burl Pdf

This magnificent book is a fascinating account of the prehistoric stone circles at Avebury, which not only II date from an earlier era but are also larger than the more famous sarsen stone circle of Stonehenge. Written by a leading archaeologist, the book considers every aspect of Avebury's history and construction and discusses the probable purpose of these massive structures, in the process creating a vivid and moving picture of their creators -- a primitive people whose lives were brief, savage, and fearful.

Author : Peter Lancaster Brown
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486156958

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Megaliths, Myths and Men by Peter Lancaster Brown Pdf

Fascinating study of early astronomical knowledge through the interpretation of such ancient monuments as Stonehenge, Carnac, other megalithic sites. Over 140 photos, maps, illustrations. "Fascinating."— Publishers Weekly.

Author : John H. Taylor
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Book of the dead
ISBN : 0674057503

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Journey Through the Afterlife by John H. Taylor Pdf

With contributions from leading scholars and detailed catalog entries that interpret the spells and painted scenes, this fascinating and important work affords a greater understanding of ancient Egyptian belief systems and poignantly reveals the hopes and fears about the world beyond death.

Author : Mark Gillings
Publisher : Oxbow Books Limited
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131627775

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Landscape of the Megaliths by Mark Gillings Pdf

The Longstones Project was a joint-universities programme of excavation and survey designed to develop a fuller understanding of the context and dynamics of monument construction during the later Neolithic period in the Avebury region. This text presents the results of the project.

Author : Timothy Darvill
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996-07-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0521551323

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Prehistoric Britain from the Air by Timothy Darvill Pdf

This book provides a bird's eye look at the monumental achievements of Britain's earliest inhabitants. Arranged thematically, it illustrates and describes a wide selection of archaeological sites and landscapes dating from between 500,000 years ago and the Roman conquest. Timothy Darvill brings to life many of the familiar sites and monuments that prehistoric communities built, and exposes to view many thousands of sites that simply cannot be seen at ground level. Throughout the book, he makes a unique application of social archaeology to the field of aerial photography.

Author : Richard Avent
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1857602056

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Dolwyddelan Castle, Dolbadarn Castle, Castell Y Bere by Richard Avent Pdf

Arweinlyfr hylaw ar gyfer castell Dolwyddelan, castell Dolbadarn a Chastell y Bere. Gwelir fod y tri castell yn amddiffynfeydd strategol o bwys hanesyddol ac yn dystiolaeth gref o rym ac arwyddocâd symbolaidd Teyrnas Gwynedd yn ystod yr Oesoedd Canol. Gwelir ynddynt adleisiau o bensaernïaeth cestyll eraill Cymreig y cyfnod, fel sy'n amlwg o'r tyrrau siâp-D. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Author : Michael Parker Pearson
Publisher : Batsford Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849946995

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Bronze Age Britain by Michael Parker Pearson Pdf

During the Neolithic and Bronze Age - a period covering some 4,000 years from the beginnings of farming by stone-using communities to the end of the era in which bronze was an important material for weapons and tools - the face of Britain changed profoundly, from a forest wilderness to a large patchwork of open ground and managed woodland. The axe was replaced as a key symbol, first by the dagger and finally by the sword. The houses of the living came to supplant the tombs of the dead as the most permanent features in the landscape. In this fascinating book, eminent archeologist Michael Parker Pearson looks at the ways in which we can interpret the challenging and tantalising evidence from this prehistoric era. He also examines the various arguments and current theories of archeologist about these times. Drawing on recent discoveries and research, and illustrated with numerous maps, plans, reconstructions and photographs, this book shows what life was like and how it changed during the Neolithic and Bronze Age.

Author : Neville Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015013667913

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Royal Homes of Great Britain from Medieval to Modern Times by Neville Williams Pdf

Author : Caroline Malone
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : History
ISBN : WISC:89044255925

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English Heritage Book of Avebury by Caroline Malone Pdf

This is an illustrated survey of one of Britain's most important archaeological sites. As well as the Avebury stone circle, it includes other important neolithic monuments: the Great Henge; East and West Kennet Long Barrows; the Sanctuary and the Avenue; and Silbury Hill.