The Glamour of the Near East Excavation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162596730)

""The Glamour of the Near East Excavation"" by James Baikie is a comprehensive exploration of the archaeological discoveries made in the Near East during the early 20th century. The book covers the excavation of ancient sites in Egypt, Palestine, and Mesopotamia, and provides a detailed account of the artifacts and structures uncovered during these excavations.Baikie's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book an enjoyable read for both scholars and laypeople interested in the history of the Near East. He provides a wealth of information about the cultures and societies that produced the artifacts, and offers insights into the lives of the people who created them.Throughout the book, Baikie also reflects on the significance of these discoveries for our understanding of the ancient world, and discusses the impact that these discoveries had on the field of archaeology as a whole. Overall, ""The Glamour of the Near East Excavation"" is an informative and engaging exploration of one of the most fascinating periods in human history.1927. An account of the treasure hunt for the buried art, wisdom and history of the ancient East, from the Nile to Babylon, the adventures, disappointments and triumphs of the hunters and the knowledge thus acquired of the ancient world. To the writer's mind, there is no more romantic story than that of the resurrecting of the great historic past which has been and is being accomplished by the excavators of the present. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Baikie
ISBN-10: 1162596732
ISBN-13: 9781162596730
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 374
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.77d