Product Description

This is a substantially revised and enlarged version of the book that introduced millions to archaeology when it was first published in 1949. This edition throws new light on such perennially fascinating subjects as the rise and disappearance of the Aztec, Mayan and Toltec civilisations in Mexico and central America, and includes recent discoveries on little-known civilisations such as the Sumerians. New chapters deal with Schliemann's conflict with scholars, and the important discoveries and excavations he made up till his death in 1890; with mummies in the Valley of the Kings; and with Cortes and the Treasure of Montezuma. The Chapters and the discovery of Nineveh have been considerably revised and enlarged, as has the chapter on the Valley of the Kings. The author has also taken account of landmarks in archaeology such as the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #436416 in Books
• Published on: 2001-06-21
• Original language: German
• Binding: Paperback
• 478 pages

About the Author
C.W. Ceram is a pseudonym used by Kurt W. Marek. Marek was born in WWI Berlin and earned his living as a newspaperman, a drama critic and even a publisher before turning his many talents to writing. Gods, Graves, and Scholars was his first and most famous book.

Customer Reviews

A stunning book which reads as an adventure story
This book covers the early archaeological discoveries of the trailblazers who discovered Troy, Mycaenae, the Egyptian Pharaohs, Babylon and the Assyrians, and the early South American civilisations. What is so surprising was what an easy read it was, capturing the excitment of all these discoveries as if from the eyes of the explorers themselves. It reads like an adventure story, and once I started, I couldn't put it down. This will be a Christmas present for friends, because even if you are not into archaeology, this is a fascinating and wonderful book. My favourite book in a long time.

A tribute to the pioneers of Archaeology and their work.
This book was first published in 1949 and then enlarged in 1967. Altogether it has been translated into 26 languages and read by many millions of people. It is easy to see why.

This book traces the origins of Archaeology and those who were involved in the great discoveries. Commencing with the great statues of Pompeii, Troy, Mycenae and Crete, we then move on to the Pyramids - with sections about all those who became involved from Napoleon to Carter. Next we find the great Towers of Assyria, Babylon and Sumeria before concluding with the great Temples of the Aztecs, Mayas and Toltecs.

This is a fascinating book which is able to give the layman an expert's insight into the greatest archaeological finds of history.

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A tribute to the pioneers of Archaeology and their work.
This book was first published in 1949 and then enlarged in 1967. Altogether it has been translated into 26 languages and read by many millions of people. It is easy to see why.

This book traces the origins of Archaeology and those who were involved in the great discoveries. Commencing with the great statues of Pompeii, Troy, Mycenae and Crete, we then move on to the Pyramids - with sections about all those who became involved from Napoleon to Carter. Next we find the great Towers of Assyria, Babylon and Sumeria before concluding with the great Temples of the Aztecs, Mayas and Toltecs.

This is a fascinating book which is able to give the layman an expert's insight into the greatest archaeological finds of history.

NM