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From Stonehendge To Samarkand C
Fagan
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Description for From Stonehendge To Samarkand C
This anthology, selected and edited by Brain Fagan, encompasses tales that fall into a little known literary genre, wherein authors seek to capture the romance and sense of wonder they experienced while gazing upon the monumental architecture of ancient civilisations. Num Pages: 320 pages, Numerous halftones, maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; 1KB; HDDA; WTLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 177 x 28. Weight in Grams: 707.
Ever since Roman tourists scratched graffiti on the pyramids and temples of Egypt over two thousand years ago, people have travelled far and wide seeking the great wonders of antiquity. In From Stonehenge to Samarkand, noted archaeologist and popular writer Brian Fagan offers an engaging historical account of our enduring love of ancient architecture--the irresistible impulse to visit strange lands in search of lost cities and forgotten monuments. Here is a marvellous history of archaeological tourism, with generous excerpts from the writings of the tourists themselves. Readers will find Herodotus describing the construction of Babylon; Edward Gibbon receiving inspiration for ... Read more
Ever since Roman tourists scratched graffiti on the pyramids and temples of Egypt over two thousand years ago, people have travelled far and wide seeking the great wonders of antiquity. In From Stonehenge to Samarkand, noted archaeologist and popular writer Brian Fagan offers an engaging historical account of our enduring love of ancient architecture--the irresistible impulse to visit strange lands in search of lost cities and forgotten monuments. Here is a marvellous history of archaeological tourism, with generous excerpts from the writings of the tourists themselves. Readers will find Herodotus describing the construction of Babylon; Edward Gibbon receiving inspiration for ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195160918
SKU
V9780195160918
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99-1
About Fagan
Brian Fagan is Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and one of the world's leading archaeological writers and an internationally recognized authority on world prehistory. His many books include The Rape of the Nile, Chaco Canyon, The Long Summer, and The Little Ice Age.
Reviews for From Stonehendge To Samarkand C
all travellers who share a fascination with ancient ruins will enjoy it.
Michael Kerr, Daily Telegraph
Michael Kerr, Daily Telegraph