Wonders of the Ancient World: National Geographic Atlas of Archaeology

by National Geographic Society

Shows and describes artifacts and ruins around the world

Genres: History, Reference, Art, Nonfiction, Archaeology, Historical

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

The National Geographic Society (NGS), headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations in the world.
Founded in 1888, its interests include geography, archaeology, and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical conservation, and the study of world culture and history. The National Geographic Society's logo is a yellow portrait frame—rectangular in shape—which appears on the margins surrounding the front covers of its magazines and as its television channel logo. Through National Geographic Partners (a joint venture with The Walt Disney Company), the Society operates the magazine, TV channels, a website, worldwide events, and other media operations.

Reviews

[Emiliya Bozhilova · Rating 1 out of 5]

За съжаление тази глупост е преведена и на български, и се предлага ексклузивно от издателя. Ако някой иска да научи нещо смислено за тези места, по-добре да порови в интернет. Ако пък някой си мисли, че е поне хубав албум - ами не е, снимките сякаш са взети от Уикипедия. Защо, защо...изобщо трябваше да се издава!

[Jason Crow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently, it took me ten months to read this book. I imagine that is largely because of it's physical size. It's not one of those, grab it and read in the parking lot of Hobby Lobby while your wife is inside kind of books. Like most National Geographic and Time-Life books, the fantastic illustrations and photography belies the fact that there is usually some pretty good information alongside. Worth putting on your coffee table.

[Sandra Munger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice brief overview of ancient cultures across the world who built societies filled with art and architecture.