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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge History of the Native Peoples of the Americas Part 2
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge History of the Native Peoples of the Americas, Volume II: Mesoamerica (Part Two), gives a comprehensive and authoritative overview of all the important native civilizations of the Mesoamerican area, beginning with archaeological discussions of paleoindian, archaic and preclassic societies and continuing to the present. Fully illustrated and engagingly written, the book is divided into sections that discuss the native cultures of Mesoamerica before and after their first contact with the Europeans. The various chapters balance theoretical points of view as they trace the cultural history and evolutionary development of such groups as the Olmec, the Maya, the Aztec, the Zapotec, and the Tarascan. The chapters covering the prehistory of Mesoamerica offer explanations for the rise and fall of the Classic Maya, the Olmec, and the Aztec, giving multiple interpretations of debated topics, such as the nature of Olmec culture. Through specific discussions of the native peoples of tTrade Review'It is profoundly reassuring that this kind of scholarly publishing continues to flourish at the start of a new millennium, and it is even more profoundly to be hoped that these books acquire the wide readership that they deserve.' The Journal of The Royal Anthropological InstituteTable of ContentsPart II: 12. Mesoamerica since the Spanish invasion: an overview Murdo J. MacLeod; 13. Legacies of resistance, adaptation, and tenacity: history of the native peoples of Northwest Mexico Susan M. Deeds; 14. The native peoples of Northeastern Mexico David Frye; 15. The indigenous peoples of Western Mexico from the Spanish invasion to the present Eric Van Young; 16. Native peoples of colonial central Mexico Sarah L. Cline; 17. Native peoples of Central Mexico since independence Frans J. Schryer; 18. Native peoples of the Gulf Coast from the colonial period to the present Susan Deans-Smith; 19. The indigenous population of Oaxaca from the sixteenth century to the present María de los Angeles Romero Frizzi; 20. The lowland Maya, from the conquest to the present Grant D. Jones; 21. The highland Maya W. George Lovell.
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Cambridge University Press The Archaeology of Micronesia
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Cambridge University Press Origins and Revolutions
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Cambridge University Press Egyptology Today An Introduction
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Cambridge University Press The Ancient Languages of Mesopotamia Egypt and Aksum
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Cambridge University Press Ancient Inca Case Studies in Early Societies
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Cambridge University Press Ancient Teotihuacan
Book SynopsisLong before the Aztecs and 800 miles from Classic Maya centers, Teotihuacan was part of a broad Mesoamerican tradition but had a distinctive personality. This book synthesizes a century of research, including recent finds, and covers the lives of commoners as well as elites.Trade Review'Drawing on half a century of intimate involvement with the archaeology of Teotihuacan, George L. Cowgill provides a lucid and synthetic account of this iconic early city and civilization. It will appeal to anyone interested in the deep roots of urbanism and human creation of cities.' David M. Carballo, Boston University'In the authoritative words of archaeologist George L. Cowgill, Ancient Teotihuacan presents the great pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan and its people. He offers a fresh synthesis of decades of research about this unusually large and influential multiethnic city whose legacy has made it a UNESCO World Heritage site.' Deborah L. Nichols, Dartmouth College'Ancient Teotihuacan details eight centuries of history of the first city in the Americas. A lucid combination of solid data and sophisticated theory reveals why this civilization flourished, how its sociopolitical system changed over time, and what factors brought about its decline. Fifty years of archaeological research make George L. Cowgill the world's authority on the subject, and his book the most ambitious ever written.' Leonardo López Luján, Director of the Templo Mayor Project'George Cowgill has given us a worthy summary of one of the most fascinating cultures in the prehispanic New World.' Norman Hammond, AntiquityTable of Contents1. Preliminaries; 2. Situating Teotihuacan; 3. Urbanism begins in central Mexico: 500–100 BCE; 4. Teotihuacan takes off: 100–1 BCE; 5. Teotihuacan supremacy in the basin of Mexico: 1–100 CE; 6. Great pyramids and early grandeur: 100–250 CE; 7. Teotihuacan at its height: 250–550 CE; 8. Teotihuacan ideation and religion: imagery, meanings, and uses; 9. 'Interesting times': Teotihuacan comes apart and a new story begins: after 550 CE; 10. Teotihuacan in a wider perspective.
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Cambridge University Press The City in the Roman West c.250 BCc.AD 250
Book SynopsisA well-illustrated synthesis of what we know about the development of cities in the Western Roman provinces. Focuses on numerous examples for which there are archaeological remains, some, like Pompeii, well known and others less familiar, such as Bavay in France. Suitable for students and specialists.Trade Review"Students of Rome's empire will learn much from this work. Paper, binding, typography, bibliography, and index are up to the publisher's high standards, and at a fairly modest price for the paperback." --ChoiceTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. The creation of an urban culture; 2. Colonisation and the development of Roman urbanism; 3. City foundation, government and urbanism; 4. The reception of Roman urbanism in the West; 5. Town planning, competition and the aesthetics of urbanism; 6. Defining a new town: walls, streets and temples; 7. Assembling the city: forum and basilica; 8. Assembling the city: baths and urban life; 9. Assembling the city: theatres and sacred space; 10. Assembling the city: amphitheatres; 11. The Roman city in c.AD 250: an urban legacy of Empire?; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Archaeology of Cyprus
Book SynopsisSituated amidst the Near East, Europe and Africa, the archaeology and culture of Cyprus are central to an understanding of the ancient Mediterranean world. This book examines the archaeology of Cyprus from the first-known human presence during the Late Epipalaeolithic (c.11,000 BC) through the end of the Bronze Age (c.1000 BC).Trade Review'… a very accessible text for students of Cypriot archaeology at all levels of study. The detail of coverage likewise ensures that this will be an invaluable reference tool for scholars.' Landscape History'This blockbuster book must now be the standard source on the prehistory of Cyprus. For those of us engaged in comparative studies on the later prehistory of the Mediterranean or on island archaeology more broadly, the book is a mine of information.' Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society'Knapp's volume is an excellent contribution to our understanding of the idiosyncratic archaeology of Cyprus; it presents up-to-date research and meticulously describes and discusses the evidence for each period down to the Bronze Age … This book is a welcome addition to the Cambridge World Archaeology series and I do not hesitate to recommend it … to students and professional archaeologists, and to academics in related disciplines.' Antiquity'… an indispensable synthesis of the current state of Cypriot archaeology prior to the Early Iron Age. It represents fundamental reading for graduate students and belongs on the library shelf of anyone interested in the development of ancient Cyprus, as well as all scholars working on the pre- or protohistory of the eastern Mediterranean, Near East, and/or Aegean.' Nicholas G. Blackwell, Journal of Near Eastern Studies'… a monumental achievement in marshalling and presenting the disparate evidence for the earliest history of Cyprus - a huge task - together with the core issues of the scholarly debates about it … The Archaeology of Cyprus can be warmly recommended to all who wish to grapple with the fundamentals of Cypriot archaeology, while Knapp deserves many congratulations for his fantastic labour.' The Anglo-Hellenic Review'Bernard Knapp's massive book … is a monumental achievement in marshalling and presenting the disparate evidence for the earliest history of Cyprus - a huge task - together with the core issues of the scholarly debates about it … The Archaeology of Cyprus can be warmly recommended to all who wish to grapple with the fundamentals of Cypriot archaeology, while Knapp deserves many congratulations for his fantastic labour.' The Anglo-Hellenic ReviewTable of ContentsPreface and acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Chronology, current research and interpretative context; 3. Early prehistoric Cyprus i: Palaeolithic - Early Aceramic Neolithic; 4. Early prehistoric Cyprus ii: Late Aceramic Neolithic (LAN) and Ceramic Neolithic; 5. Later prehistoric Cyprus: Chalcolithic - Late Chalcolithic; 6. Prehistoric Bronze Age Cyprus (PreBA); 7. Protohistoric Bronze Age Cyprus (ProBA); 8. Conclusions: insularity, connectivity and identity on prehistoric and protohistoric Cyprus.
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Cambridge University Press Ancestral Appetites
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Cambridge University Press The Horse in Human History
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Cambridge University Press The Colonial Caribbean
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Cambridge University Press Globalizations and the Ancient World
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Cambridge University Press The Archaeology of Ancient North America
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Cambridge University Press Organizing Bronze Age Societies
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Cambridge University Press Egypt and the Limits of Hellenism
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Cambridge University Press Material Culture and Social Identities in the Ancient World
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Cambridge University Press The Archaeology of the Pampas and Patagonia
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Cambridge University Press Clay in the Age of Bronze
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Cambridge University Press Ancient China and its Enemies
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Cambridge University Press Goods Power History
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Cambridge University Press Ancient Jomon of Japan 4 Case Studies in Early Societies Series Number 4
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Cambridge University Press Ancient Jomon of Japan 4 Case Studies in Early Societies
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Cambridge University Press Archaeology and Colonialism Cultural Contact from 5000 BC to the Present 2 Topics in Contemporary Archaeology Series Number 2
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Cambridge University Press Domestic Space in Classical Antiquity
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Cambridge University Press Ancient Puebloan Southwest 5 Case Studies in Early Societies
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Cambridge University Press Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica Cambridge World Archaeology
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Cambridge University Press Becoming Roman The Origins of Provincial Civilization in Gaul
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Cambridge University Press The Archaeology of Syria
Book SynopsisThis was the first comprehensive presentation of the archaeology of Syria from the end of the Paleolithic period to 300 BC. Peter Akkermans and Glenn Schwartz outline the many important results Syria has yielded up from decades of excavations and field work, before providing their own perspectives and conclusions.Trade Review'The information is presented in clear, jargon-free prose … the end result is a pleasure to read, as well as thought provoking.' Minerva'… highly welcomed by biblical scholars and archaeologists … it covers an impressive wide range … the biblical scholar cannot but be grateful to the authors for providing such a well-written overview of the cultural realm bordering the biblical world. Several state-of-the-art photographs, drawings, maps and charts round off this beautifully produced volume whose affordable price will ensure its widespread and well-deserved distribution.' Society for Old Testament Study'… a useful reference tool for professional archaeologists and an excellent introduction for students.' AntiquityTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Hunter-gatherers at the end of the Ice Age; 3. A changing perspective: neolithic beginnings; 4. The exploration of new horizons; 5. Continuity and change in the late sixth and fifth millenium BC; 6. The fourth millenium BC and the Uruk intrusion; 7. Regionalization and local trajectories; 8. The 'second urban revolution' and its aftermath; 9. The regeneration of complex societies; 10. Empires and internationalism; 11. Iron age Syria; 12. Conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press The Early Neolithic in Greece The First Farming Communities in Europe Cambridge World Archaeology
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Pericles
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Cambridge University Press The Chinese Neolithic
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Cambridge University Press Native Title in Australia
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Cambridge University Press Ancient Middle Niger Urbanism and the Selforganizing Landscape 7 Case Studies in Early Societies Series Number 7
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Companion to the Aegean Bronze Age
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Cambridge University Press The Social History of Roman Art Key Themes in Ancient History
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Cambridge University Press Ancient Tiwanaku Case Studies in Early Societies Series Number 9
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Cambridge University Press Ancient Cahokia and the Mississippians 6 Case Studies in Early Societies Series Number 6
Book SynopsisThe ancient city of Cahokia developed in the Mississippi valley in North America a millennium ago and has left an extraordinarily rich archaeological record. In this important new survey, Timothy Pauketat offers an outline of the development of Mississippian civilization, presenting a wealth of archaeological evidence.Trade Review'… welcome and will prove valuable and stimulating to students.' AntiquityTable of Contents1. Civilization in North America; 2. Geography, resources, and the Mississippian ethnoscape; 3. Villages along the Mississippi; 4. Early Cahokia; 5. Greater Cahokia; 6. Mississippianization; 7. The struggle for identity; 8. Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press Roman Women Cambridge Introduction to Roman Civilization
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Cambridge University Press Bioarchaeology of Southeast Asia 43 Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology Series Number 43
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Cambridge University Press The GrecoRoman East Politics Culture Society 31 Yale Classical Studies Series Number 31
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Cambridge University Press Architecture and Mathematics in Ancient Egypt
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Cambridge University Press Frontinus De Aquaeductu Urbis Romae 42 Cambridge Classical Texts and Commentaries Series Number 42
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Cambridge University Press Athletics and Literature in the Roman Empire
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Cambridge University Press Death Memory Early Med Britain
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Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Manual of Latin Epigraphy
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Cambridge University Press Society and Death in Ancient Egypt
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Cambridge University Press The Early Mediterranean Village
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