MARC details
| 000 -LEADER |
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02172nam a2200277Ia 4500 |
| 003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER |
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NUCLARK |
| 005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION |
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| control field |
20250603143931.0 |
| 008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION |
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230217s9999 xx 000 0 und d |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9780600554257 |
| 040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE |
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| Original cataloging agency |
NUCLARK |
| Transcribing agency |
NUCLARK |
| 050 ## - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER |
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| Classification number |
CC 165 .L37 1972 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Charles-Picard, Gilbert. |
| Relator term |
general editor |
| 245 #4 - TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Larousse encyclopedia of archaeology / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. |
edited by Gilbert Charles-Picard; translated from the French by Anne Ward |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc. |
London : |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. |
Spring Books, |
| Date of publication, distribution, etc. |
1987. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
432 pages : |
| Other physical details |
illustrations (some color) ; |
| Dimensions |
30 cm. |
| 365 ## - TRADE PRICE |
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| Price amount |
Php325.00 |
| 504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE |
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| Bibliography, etc. note |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE |
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| Formatted contents note |
Introduction -- Archaeology at work -- What is archaeology -- How monuments survive -- How to locate a site -- The excavation -- Establishing dates -- Restoration, exhibition and publication -- The recovery of the past -- Prehistoric archaeology -- Western Asia before Alexander -- The Nile Valley -- The Aegean world -- Classical Greece -- The Etruscans -- The Romans -- Europe in the Bronze and Iron ages -- The Americas -- India, Pakistan and Afghanistan -- The Far East South-east Asia -- China -- Further reading list -- Index -- Acknowledgements. |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. |
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| Summary, etc. |
The Larousse Encyclopedia of Archaeology is a comprehensive reference on the history and methods of archaeology. It covers key civilizations like Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, China, India, and the Americas, exploring their cultures, art, and contributions to human history.<br/><br/>The book outlines the techniques archaeologists use, such as excavation and carbon dating, and discusses the evolution of human societies from prehistory to ancient civilizations. It also highlights the challenges modern archaeology faces, such as looting and site destruction.<br/><br/>Overall, it offers a thorough overview of archaeological discoveries, methods, and future directions, making it an essential resource for both scholars and general readers interested in the past. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element |
ARCHAEOLOGY. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element |
PREHISTORIC PEOPLES |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element |
CIVILIZATIONS,ANCIENT |
| 700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Personal name |
Ward, Anne |
| Relator term |
translator |
| 942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA) |
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| Koha item type |
Books |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme |
Library of Congress Classification |
