Brian Fagan is emeritus professor of anthropology, University of California, Santa Barbara, an internationally recognized authority on global prehistory, and the author of dozens of books on archaeological topics, including Fishing: How the Sea Fed Civilization.
“In a book about the study of archaeology, it would be easy to fill
the pages with tales of digging derring-do. . . Brian Fagan, the
noted prehistorian, does not disappoint in that regard, but neither
does he provide a narrative of just one remarkable discovery after
another. . . He charts the story from 19th-century treasure-hunting
among the ruins of ancient Eygpt, up to today’s professional,
multi-disciplinary, scientific approaches.”
—David Musgrove, BBC History
“Brian Fagan provides an entertaining account of the development of
archaeology across the world. . . Fagan’s recollections. . . help
bring the history to life.”—Current World Archaeology
“Learned and lively.”—Wall Street Journal
“Fantastic gifts for the young and curious.”—The Bookseller
“It’s an impressive piece of editing as well as a good read” —
Francis Pryor, CountryFile Magazine
“The perfect introduction to archaeology and its rich and exciting
history. Brian Fagan is a renowned excavator and author of numerous
best-selling books on the subject, but this is not a textbook: it
reads like a thriller and is impossible to put down."—Francis
Pryor, author of Britain BC: life in Britain and Ireland before the
Romans
“Crisp, engaging and accessible ... In archaeology today, Brian
Fagan is among the very best writers who are able to clearly and
effectively communicate with the general public. This
excellent book is no exception.” —Jeremy A. Sabloff, author of
Archaeology Matters
‘Brain Fagan is a masterful storyteller. In this “history
of,” he captures the personality of archaeology though the
principal voices of those who have directed its course for well
over two centuries. Marvelous.’—Vernon L. Scarborough, University
of Cincinnati
"An engaging and authoritative historical tour of archaeology. As
Fagan reminds us, “The past is around for us all to experience and
enjoy”—and there can be no better encouragement to do this than the
story told in these pages."—Chris Scarre, author of The Human
Past
“A terrific and engaging read by a master at the top of his game,
told with great gusto and drawn from a lifetime of travelling,
digging, observing and thinking about what makes us human.”—Michael
Wood, author of In Search of the Trojan War
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