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The Seventy Great Mysteries of the Ancient World: Unlocking the Secrets of Past Civilizations
London Thames & Hudson 2003 0-500-51050-4 / 9780500510506 Reprint Hard Back Near Fine Near Fine History 10" x 8"
Binding is dark blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine; 304 pages including the index, with 431 illustrations, 177 in colour. Weighing 3lb 9oz, this book would incur additional postage charges. Drawing on modern science and the latest research, leading authorities explore history's most baffling enigmas, beginning with the truth behind myths and legends. Was there ever a Garden of Eden? Is there a basis in fact behind the story of Theseus and the Minotaur? What became of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel? What is the significance of the Aborignal Dreamtime? The book then examines some of the most contriversial issues in Stone Age archaeology today, such as the beginnings of language, the fate of the Neanderthals and the meaning of cave paintings. The much-debated first settlement of Australia and the Americas, and the controversial Kennewick skeleton are considered, as are the beginnings of farming and the significance of the European megaliths. Ancient civilizations present equally fascinating mysteries: were the Egyptians black Africans? How did Tutankhamun die? What happened to the lost legions of Rome? Why did the Incas sacrifice children? What was the purpose of the world-famous Nazca lines? The book pays close attention to puzzling sepulchres like Tomb 55 in Egypt's Valley of the Kings - possibly the pharaoh Akhenaten's burial place - and the undeciphered scripts, from Etruscan to runes and rongorongi. Finally, it examines the controversies surrounding the collapse of such civilizations as the Minoan, the Maya and the Moche of Peru, and asks what role cometary impacts might have played in human history.
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A. R. Hope Moncrieff Romance & Legend of Chivalry
London Senate 1994 1-85958-022-X / 9781859580226 Large Softcover Near Fine Legends 8 1/2" x 5"
439 pages including index. Pages starting to tan. "Fearless and loyal, honourable and courteous, the ideal knight of the Middle Ages was a model for six centuries of European noblemen. At first his deeds were celebrated in verse by the minstrels who entertained the courts of kings. Later they formed the subject of prose romances. Even when the chivalric code had fallen into decay, the stories lived on to inspire new interpretations. The legends and romances in this magical selection reflect a multitude of ages and traditions. From the northern French court of Charlemagne comes the epic of Roland and the battle of Roncesvalles, from Wales and Brittany the tales of King Arthur and the Round Table. Spain is represented by Beltenebros and Esplandian. A lucid and engaging survey of the legends of medieval Europe, this book will appeal to everyone with an interest in the great age of chivalry.
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Egerton Sykes Who's Who: Non-Classical Mythology
London Dent 1993 0-460-86136-0 / 9780460861366 Large Paperback Fine Mythology
Appears to be an unread copy - as new. The Dent Who's Who in Non-Classical Mythology is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind. In fascinating detail it covers characters from cultures and religions throughout the world, covering the Near East, Europe (including the legends of the Celts, Teutons, Slavs and Basques), India, the Americas, Australasia, Indonesia, China, Japan and Africa, providing: over 2500 extensive entries - detailed information on each mythical character - the complete historical and cultural context of each entry - an extremely accessible and easy to use A-Z layout - wide geographical perspective, spanning every continent.
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Guy Cadogan Rothery The Amazons
London Senate 1995 1-85958-180-3 / 9781859581803 Reprint Large Softcover Near Fine Mythology 8 1/2'' x 5''
218 pages including the index. Some tanning towards edge of pages, and some very slight shelfwear, otherwise bright and clean. Originally published in 1910. The Amazons tells the story of our fear of the unknown and our need to give a name to "that which (mankind) dreads but does not fully comprehend". It traces Amazonian history from the Aegean of the ancient Greeks, to Africa, Asia and the Americas in the years after that continent's discovery by Christopher Columbus. Enhanced with fine line illustrations, this book will interest not only historians but anyone with a liking for the epic tales of early travellers.
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J. E. B. Gray Indian Tales and Legends
U. K. Oxford University Press for the Yellowsands Press 1992 0192741381 / 9780192741387 Large Trade Paperback Near Fine Mythology Joan Kiddell-Monroe
An excellent copy of the book. No creases to the spine or the covers. Very small edge wear to the back bottom corner. 230 very tight, clean pages. Illustrated throughout. Colour cover art. --- Wonderful tales of Indian mythology.
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Marc Alexander A Companion to the Folklore, Myths & Customs of Britain
London Sutton Publishing Ltd/BCA 2002 n/a Book Club Large Softcover Fine Folklore 9" x 7"
Clean, bright unread copy. 356 pages. Britain's rich and varied folklore, legends and beliefs provide a unique insight into the island's turbulent history. Every invader, refugee or settler has helped contribute some new element or twist to the complex pattern of our national heritage, and new myths are still in the making. This fully illustrated volume provides a comprehensive A-Z companion to legends and customs in England, Scotland and Wales, covering everything from witchcraft, ghosts and fairies to legendary figures, standing stones and mythical creatures. At the end of the book there is a fully up-to-date Folk Custom Calendar of events being held throughout the year, plus a substantial list of further reading. With over 1000 entries and over 200 colour and black and white illustrations, this is the most comprehensive guide yet to British folklore, myths and legends. It also includes information on related places of interest and is essential reading for anyone intrigued by the colourful heritage of this corner of the world. ... please note that this book has a picture of ' The Green Man sculpture, - not as shown by abe.
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