This engaging work uses key discoveries, events, people, techniques, and controversies to give the general reader a rich history of archaeology from its beginnings in the 16th century to the present.
• 200 entries present chronological milestones in the history of archaeology
• Includes 70 photographs and drawings of people, sites, and artifacts
• Three maps locate sites mentioned throughout the text
• Includes an extensive bibliography for introductory essays and each entry