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Lost cities, ancient tombs 100 discoveries that changed the world

"The story of human civilization, as told through 100 key discoveries spanning six continents, including firsthand reports from explorers, scientists, and antiquarians"--

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Other Authors: Williams, Ann R. (Editor), Preston, Douglas J. (Writer of introduction), Hiebert, Fredrik T. (Fredrik Talmage) (writer of afterword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2021]
Subjects:
Archaeology.
Civilization, Ancient.
Extinct cities.
Tombs.
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Summary:"The story of human civilization, as told through 100 key discoveries spanning six continents, including firsthand reports from explorers, scientists, and antiquarians"--
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:512 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
ISBN:9781426221989
1426221983
Author Notes:General Editor ANN WILLIAMS specializes in writing about the ancient world and cultural heritage preservation. A writer for more than three decades career for National Geographic magazine and digital news, she reports on new discoveries and the latest research in archaeology around the world. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
DOUGLAS PRESTON (foreword) has published thirty-six books of fiction and nonfiction, twenty-nine of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He writes about archaeology and anthropology for the New Yorker, and has worked as an editor at the American Museum of Natural History, and has taught writing at Princeton University. He divides his time between New Mexico and Maine.

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