A History of African Archaeology

A History of African Archaeology
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Publisher : James Currey Publishers
Total Pages : 386
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ISBN-10 : 9780852550656
ISBN-13 : 0852550650
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Book Synopsis A History of African Archaeology by : Peter Robertshaw

Download or read book A History of African Archaeology written by Peter Robertshaw and published by James Currey Publishers. This book was released on 1990 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeologists have been excavating in Africa for over 200 years. Contributors place the subject within the broader political, social and economic context. Not only have the attitudes and aspirations of both colonialism and nationalism been important influences on the development of African archaeology, but certain discoveries have also had considerable political impact. Contributors include J.D.Clark, Thurstan Shaw and Peter Shinnie, who have been at the forefront of African archaeology for 50 years.


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