Sumer and the Sumerians
 Living in Sumer: Crawford examines Sumerian culture from an archaeological perspective. Unlike, Kramer's _The_Sumerians_ the focus is more on daily life than on mythology or historical figures. Her discussion of Sumerian religion deals more with its [... more]
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Dragon Bones: A Red Princess Mystery
Suspense, Substance, and Skill: It was nearly my bedtime when I picked up Lisa See's DRAGON BONES expecting to read for a half hour or so. But I was caught and I kept reading until after 3 a.m.Same thing the next night until I finished the novel. I am [... more]
CDN$16.95
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In the Hands of the Great Spirit: The 20,000-Year ...
Informative, but more of a reference work: Virtually any Indian group you are looking for is included here. It is certainly informative and has some interesting lines of argumentation about the origins of Indian arrivals in this hemisphere. I thought [... more]
CDN$24.00
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The Land of Osiris
Keeper of the indigenous traditions?: Abd'El Hakim Awyan is a tourist guide. Period. Albeit an excellent guide, I personally would be hesitant about the accuracy of Hakim's information. This comes from years of living in Egypt and observing how these & [... more]
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The Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James ...
Essential for any student of the European witch-hunts: This infamous text is essential for any serious student of witchcraft in early modern Europe. Jakob Sprenger and Heinrich Kramer were two Dominican monks who wrote this 'guide' to witchcraft in 1486. [... more]
CDN$18.50
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Archaeology & Text
Informatively challenges traditional assumptions: In Archaeology And Text, John Moreland informatively challenges traditional assumptions commonly held regarding the relationship between archaeology and history by re-evaluating the role of artifacts and [... more]
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Mesopotamia
Interesting survey: I'm reading Leick's book right now, and enjoying it. She surveys ancient Mesopotamia through the examination of 10 ancient city sites, from Eridu to Babylon. Naturally this narrative device is a springboard for digressions into the [... more]
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The Great Warpath: British Military Sites from Albany to ...
Worthwhile survey of Colonial Military sites: Very good illustrated survey of Colonial Military sites in in the Lake George, Champlain area. Nicely illustrated with a brief history of each site. A true bargain at the price!!!! The only flaw I found was [... more]
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Atlas of Hawai'i
More than an atlas, this is a comprehensive look at Hawaii.: Don't be deceived, this is not just a book of maps. This title is a comprehensive look at Hawaii: its physical environment from geology to earthquakes, its biotic environment from animals to [... more]
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Christian Rome: Past and Present: Early Christian Rome ...
An amazing visual and informational journey: Very highly recommended for students of Christian History and Roman Catholic Architecture, Christian Rome: Early Christian Rome Catacombs And Basilicas by Philippe Pergola is an informed and informative survey [... more]
CDN$25.99
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Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger
Essential for any student of the European witch-hunts: This infamous text is essential for any serious student of witchcraft in early modern Europe. Jakob Sprenger and Heinrich Kramer were two Dominican monks who wrote this 'guide' to witchcraft in 1486. [... more]
CDN$33.60
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