As Atlas, presents a dual chronicle of past civilizations and contemporary archaeology as a science. Brief biographies of scholars and adventurers to whom we trace the exacting methods now employed. The authors of the regionally-divided chapters are modern British scholars. Excavations have been chosen for their impact on the evolution of this science. Each site is examined from two viewpoints: Techniques employed, and reconstruction of the way of life revealed. Covers sites throughout the globe.

With Gazetteer (geographical dictionary) linked to the maps, a Glossary (skimpy and bizarre - "Deinotheria" [animal extinct in the Pleistocene], "Particle accelerator" [!]) of technical terms, and an excellent Index. ( )