Jane McIntosh

Here is a spectacular and informative new guide to the fascinating world of archaeology. Superb, full-color photographs of bronzes, buildings, paintings, and pottery offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the world's great civilizations. See a loaf of bread preserved for 2000 years, the first human skeleton ever discovered, a corroded cannon from a shipwreck, an Iron Age roundhouse, and a reconstructed helmet made of gold, silver and bronze. Learn about...

Examines the history and evolution of archaeology, how contemporary archaeologists go about their work, and the use of modern scientific aids in the post-excavation process.

Presents an illustrated reference to the prehistoric peoples of Europe, including articles on trade, religion, warfare, daily life, language and the arts.