Download or read book An Encyclopedia of the History of Classical Archaeology 2 Volumes written by Nancy T. De Grummond and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1996-11-25 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 1,125 entries and 170 contributors, this is the first encyclopedia on the history of classical archaeology. It focuses on Greek and Roman material, but also covers the prehistoric and semi-historical cultures of the Bronze Age Aegean and the Etruscans and manifestations of Greek and Roman culture in other parts of Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. Unlike recent studies that focus on the science of excavating, this book also considers archaeological study in the Middle Age, the Renaissance, and the modern era. It includes entries on individuals whose activities influenced the knowledge of sites and monuments in their own time; articles on famous monuments and sites as seen, changed, and interpreted through time; and entries on major works of art excavated during the Renaissance and the 17th century as well as works that were known in the Middle Ages. All of the entries include some historical content. Most combine historical information with descriptive material that identifies and explains the topic, opinions of archaeologists past and present, and references to achievements in archaeological scholarship. As the definitive source on a comparatively new discipline--the history of archaeology--this volume will be useful to students and scholars in archaeology, classics, history, topography, art history, and architectural history.
Download or read book An Encyclopedia of the History of Classical Archaeology written by Nancy Thomson De Grummond and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of the History of Classical Archaeology written by Nancy Thomson de Grummond and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 1357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 1,125 entries and 170 contributors, this is the first encyclopedia on the history of classical archaeology. It focuses on Greek and Roman material, but also covers the prehistoric and semi-historical cultures of the Bronze Age Aegean, the Etruscans, and manifestations of Greek and Roman culture in Europe and Asia Minor. The Encyclopedia of the History of Classical Archaeology includes entries on individuals whose activities influenced the knowledge of sites and monuments in their own time; articles on famous monuments and sites as seen, changed, and interpreted through time; and entries on major works of art excavated from the Renaissance to the present day as well as works known in the Middle Ages. As the definitive source on a comparatively new discipline - the history of archaeology - these finely illustrated volumes will be useful to students and scholars in archaeology, the classics, history, topography, and art and architectural history.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of the History of Classical Archaeology written by Nancy Thomson de Grummond and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 1579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 1,125 entries and 170 contributors, this is the first encyclopedia on the history of classical archaeology. It focuses on Greek and Roman material, but also covers the prehistoric and semi-historical cultures of the Bronze Age Aegean, the Etruscans, and manifestations of Greek and Roman culture in Europe and Asia Minor. The Encyclopedia of the History of Classical Archaeology includes entries on individuals whose activities influenced the knowledge of sites and monuments in their own time; articles on famous monuments and sites as seen, changed, and interpreted through time; and entries on major works of art excavated from the Renaissance to the present day as well as works known in the Middle Ages. As the definitive source on a comparatively new discipline - the history of archaeology - these finely illustrated volumes will be useful to students and scholars in archaeology, the classics, history, topography, and art and architectural history.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Antiquities and Elements of Archaeology Classical and Mediaeval Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by Thomas Dudley Fosbroke and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-06 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Encyclopedia of Antiquities, and Elements of Archaeology, Classical and Mediaeval, Vol. 2 As to the antiquity of the Barrow form of burial, it occurs at Port Jackson, i. e. the long barrow, and the only explanation which can be given is the hypothetical one, that the tumulus was raised for preservation and remembrance of the remains. But there were religious motives also. We all know that at the present day the solemnity is retained of shedding earth upon the coffin. It is the very ancient custom, Injiciendi glebam, without which the interment was deemed incomplete, and upon which principle the moles egestae terrae, became a part of ancient interment, i. e. it was a mode of consecrating the spot to religious purposes. It has been affirmed that Virgil alludes to this, when he says concerning Palinurus, "Aut tu mihi terrain injice;" and Horace, "although you are in a hurry, it won't take you a long time to throw earth upon me." Of the kinds in order. Barrows of the Cyclopean and Heroic Ages. The chief distinction of these Barrows seems to have been immense stones at the base in the Cyclopean style; the rest consisting of earth or stones in the manner of cairns, every person in the army, city, or other place, bringing one, as the Roman soldiers afterwards brought each a helmet of earth. Such are the Altyn Obo, called the tomb of Mithridates, the presumed barrows of Ajax and Patroclus, and that of Alyattes, father of Cr sus, (which Mr. Fuller could not circumambulate in less than a quarter of an hour, ) described by Herodotus and Strabo. According to the fashion of the latter, the stones formed a basement, which was at first visible, the mound of earth being put at top. Scythian, or Tartar Barrows. There are immense numbers in Kuban Tartary, all sepulchral, and at once in view. Rennell describes them as perfect tumuli, raised enormously high; some with a square wall around them of large quarry-stones, &c. In particular instances the earth is excavated several fathoms deep; in others only dug to a sufficient depth for covering the body. They contained gold and silver utensils; skeletons of horses; bones of men; many bodies deposited in the same grave; weapons and implements of war; domestick utensils, images, and idols; wood, canes, and fish bones, all burnt; grains of the millet kind; and small silver vessels with handles in the form of a snake's head. No coin of any sort has been discovered in their tumuli. These barrows denote a Celtic coincidence; for, within twenty years ago, the Choctaws generally killed the favourite horses and dogs of the deceased, and buried them, with his gun and hatchet, in his grave. In Africa, too, the old Shangalla selects a favourite bow to be buried with him, in order that when he rises again he may not be at a loss to defend himself from his enemies; for these poor people are so accustomed to enemies in this world, that they cannot conceive that even a future existence can be without them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Download or read book ENCY OF ANTIQUITIES written by Thomas Dudley 1770-1842 Fosbroke and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Antiquities and Elements of Archaeology Classical and Medi val Vol 1 of 2 Classic Reprint written by Thomas Dudley Fosbroke and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-07-05 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Encyclopedia of Antiquities, and Elements of Archaeology, Classical and Mediaeval, Vol. 1 of 2 The utility of such a work speaks for itself. It furnishes Readers of all kinds with a variety of useful, often curious information, scattered through rare and expensive works; and so authoritative on their respective subjects, that misinformation can only be a consequence of natural human imperfection. The Author has advanced no theories of his own; and of course cannot be deemed more responsible for mistakes than an agent who follows his instructions. There are, however, some vexatious inadvertencies in style, and misprints, growing out of the extreme difficulty of compressing the vast mass of the original collections, and the unavoidable omission of revised proofs, through the heavy expence of postage from London to the Banks of the Wye. The sense, however, is no where affected, except in an instance or two, corrected in the Errata. Chapter XVI. of Military Antiquities appears misplaced; but the publication of Dr. Meyrick's Armour subsequent to the Chapter having passed the press, and the preceding references, rendered the present position inevitable. Some remarks must not be omitted: The Work shows to what an uncommon extent the civilization effected by the Roman conquest, has diffused itself over modern Europe; the inhabitants being in the main Romans, under a different garb and language. Moreover, Archaeology is not only a study of Curiosity and Instruction, but is highly auxiliary to Taste. The Classical part of this Work has a peculiar bearing, in the intention of the Author, to this important object. It will be further seen, that the Author has brought subjects to a head, which were before lost in dispersion, for want of distinct works upon them. The Author has to return his especial thanks to Messrs. Nichols, the publishers, who have aided him with valuable information upon occasional topicks, which required assistance. It is also a considerable satisfaction, that the Work passed through the hands of Gentlemen intimately acquainted with the subject. To the representatives of Sylvanus Urban are owing great improvements in Topography; and it is also hoped that the present Work will be an additional service rendered by them to literature, and an accession of particular benefit to Archaeology, by its furnishing a groundwork for the more easy acquisition of that elegant study. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Antiquities and Elements of Archaeology Classical and Mediaeval written by Thomas Dudley Fosbroke and published by . This book was released on 1825 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Antiquities and Elements of Archaeology Classical and Mediaeval written by Fosbroke Thomas Dudley 1770-1842 and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book An Encyclopedia of the History of Classical Archaeology written by Nancy Thomson De Grummond and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Antiquities and Elements of Archaeology Classical and Medi val Vol 1 of 2 Classic Reprint written by Thomas Dudley Fosbroke and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-04 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Encyclopedia of Antiquities, and Elements of Archaeology, Classical and Mediæval, Vol. 1 of 2 Madame de Stael says, The erudition derived from Archaeology is far more animated than that we acquire from books; we seem to revive what we unveil; and the past appears to rise from the dust which concealed. It. This passion for antiquity is no idle prejudice. We live in an age, when self-interest seems the ruling principle of all men what sympathy, what enthusiasm can ever be its results) Again, Antiquity inspires insatiable curiosity. To penetrate the past, interrogate the human heart through many ages; to seize on a fact in a word, and on the manners or character of a nation in a fact; to re-enter the most distant time, in order to conceive how the earth looked in its youth, and in what way men supported the life, which civilisation has Since rendered so complicated. This were a continual effort of imagination, whose guesses discover secrets that study and reflection cannot reveal. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Brief History of Archaeology written by Nadia Durrani and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short account of the discipline of archaeology tells of spectacular discoveries and the colorful lives of the archaeologists who made them, as well as of changing theories and current debates in the field. Spanning over two thousand years of history, the book details early digs as well as covering the development of archaeology as a multidisciplinary science, the modernization of meticulous excavation methods during the twentieth century, and the important discoveries that led to new ideas about the evolution of human societies. A Brief History of Archaeology is a vivid narrative that will engage readers who are new to the discipline, drawing on the authors’ extensive experience in the field and classroom. Early research at Stonehenge in Britain, burial mound excavations, and the exploration of Herculaneum and Pompeii culminate in the nineteenth century debates over human antiquity and the theory of evolution. The book then moves on to the discovery of the world’s pre-industrial civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Central America, the excavations at Troy and Mycenae, the Royal Burials at Ur, Iraq, and the dramatic finding of the pharaoh Tutankhamun in 1922. The book concludes by considering recent sensational discoveries, such as the Lords of Sipán in Peru, and exploring the debates over processual and postprocessual theory which have intrigued archaeologists in the early 21st century. The second edition updates this respected introduction to one of the sciences’ most fascinating disciplines.
Download or read book Encyclop dia of Antiquities written by Thomas Dudley Fosbroke and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the ancient world with Fosbroke's encyclopaedia of antiquities and archaeology. From classical to medieval history, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the field and serves as an excellent reference for scholars and enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology written by and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 8015 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeology – the study of human cultures through the analysis and interpretation of artefacts and material remains – continues to captivate and engage people on a local and global level. Internationally celebrated heritage sites such as the pyramids—both Egyptian and Mayan—Lascaux caves, and the statues of Easter Island provide insights into our ancestors and their actions and motivation. But there is much more to archaeology than famous sites. Ask any archaeologist about their job and they will touch on archaeological theory, chemistry, geology, history, classical studies, museum studies, ethical practice, and survey methods, along with the analysis and interpretation of artefacts and sites. Archaeology is a much broader subject than its public image and branches into many other fields in the social and physical sciences. This multi-volume work provides a comprehensive and systematic coverage of archaeology that is unprecedented, not only in terms of the use of multi-media, but also in terms of content. It encompasses the breadth of the subject along with key aspects that are tapped from other disciplines. It includes all time periods and regions of the world and all stages of human development. Mostly importantly, this encyclopedia includes the knowledge of leading scholars from around the world. The entries in this encyclopedia range from succinct summaries of specific sites and the scientific aspects of archaeological enquiry to detailed discussions of archaeological concepts, theories and methods, and from investigations into the social, ethical and political dimensions of archaeological practice to biographies of leading archaeologists from throughout the world. The different forms of archaeology are explored, along with the techniques used for each and the challenges, concerns and issues that face archaeologists today. The Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology has two outstanding innovations. The first is that scholars were able to submit entries in their own language. Over 300,000 words have been translated from French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Turkish and Russian. Many of these entries are by scholars who are publishing in English for the first time. This compendium is both a print reference and an online reference work. The encyclopedia’s second major innovation is that it harnesses the capabilities of an online environment, enhancing both the presentation and dissemination of information. Most particularly, the continuous updating allowed by an online environment should ensure that the Encyclopedia of Global Archaeology is a definitive reference work for archaeology and archaeologists.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Archaeology written by Tim Murray and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1999-10-26 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Archaeology: The Great Archaeologists features 58 remarkable biographies written by some of the world's best-known archaeologists. These essays are arranged chronologically and thus constitute a history of archaeology from its beginnings in the Renaissance to the present day. Especially exciting is the coverage of figures little known to readers in the West: Russian, Chinese, and Mexican archaeologists receive their due. Each biography begins with a brief summary of the subject's importance, then goes on to discuss the life and contributions of the biographee, with a focus on his or her role in the development of archaeology as a discipline. Controversy (take, for example, the notorious Schliemann, excavator of Troy) is not swept under the rug. Each essay concludes with a bibliography of primary sources (for people who want to read about the archaeologists' discoveries in their own words) and secondary sources (to see what critics and admirers had to say).
Download or read book An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology written by Amalananda Ghosh and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1990 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology" is a significant reference work on archaeology in India. It is an authoritative work of permanent value in which the knowledge and expertise of Indian archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India, universities and other institutes have been pooled together under the editorship of the late A. Ghosh, former Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India. The "Encyclopaedia" has been planned in an ambitious manner; it is not merely an alphabetical listing of entries with sketchy information on topics. Volume 1, which deals with certain broad subjects relating to Indian Archaeology, is divided into twenty chapters, alphabetically arranged. Each chapter is further divided into sections and subsections containing independent and self-contained essays. For example, in the chapter on "Cultures," detailed information can be found on various cultures in India; the chapter on "Basis of dating" contains articles on archaeological dating, archaeomagnetic dating, 14C radio-carbon dating, numismatic dating, palaeographic and epigraphic dating, thermoluminescent dating, etc. For those interested in getting further information on the subjects and in looking into the original sources and references, each entry also carries an exhaustive bibliography. Volume II is the Gazetteer. It contains basic data and information on all the explored and excavated sites in India along with reference to published reports and/or notices on each.
Download or read book New Approaches to Ancient Material Culture in the Greek Roman World written by Catherine Cooper and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book highlights the diversity of current methodologies in Classical Archaeology. It includes papers about archaeology and art history, museum objects and fieldwork data, texts and material culture, archaeological theory and historiography, and technical and literary analysis, across Classical Antiquity.
