"Ideal for time-travellers of all ages."--David Miles, Minerva "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 "A wonderful introduction to the history of archaeology. Captivating."-- Archaeology "Anyone wishing to appreciate the pedigree of this unjustly overlooked item of furniture should dive between the covers of this volume to experience the ultimate bedtime story."-- Current World Archaeology , January 2020 "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.