Archaeology

This is a perfect illustrated introduction to the science of the past, and spans the history of the whole world. The book takes us through time, from the first beginnings of archaeology with Napoleon's expedition to document the marvels of Egypt and to uncover the Rosetta stone, and uncovers mysteries ancient and modern. Aaltonen takes readers on an exciting adventure into the politics and past of archaeology, from the forgotten Anasazi empire of the American southwest to the strange, twisted world of the Nazis. She then tackles what's going on in the modern day, exploring exciting new techniques and technologies - and asks what these advances mean for our understanding of the past.