zb1113's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting survey of some very important archaeological digs, how they were done, what we gleaned of the culture/history from them, and how we have improved. There are stretches of the book that drag on a bit, but each chapter had something either unique or created a pattern of interesting connections between past cultures.
mmazelli's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.75
claudia_is_reading's review against another edition
informative
4.0
Interesting, very enjoyable and easy to read/listen to, this is the perfect introduction to archaeology for those who are curious about it.
We learn about its history, about how it has developed through the years, the new technologies involved, and the eternal issue of looting. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of the different sites, the anecdotes and even the jokes about 'ancient astronauts. :P
A very satisfying read.
We learn about its history, about how it has developed through the years, the new technologies involved, and the eternal issue of looting. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of the different sites, the anecdotes and even the jokes about 'ancient astronauts. :P
A very satisfying read.
dissidentreviews's review against another edition
5.0
Leicht zu lesen, und ich habe viel gelernt. Ausführliche Rezension auf meinem Blog: https://nouw.com/cwidmann/eric-h-cline-versunkene-welten-und-wie-m-37631440
repixpix's review against another edition
4.0
Una narración entretenidísima, historias curiosas, entornos maravillosos y solo un par de pegas. Me han faltado imágenes, hay poquísimas, y que el libro hubiera sido revisado. He encontrado palabras mal escritas y, al principio sobre todo, alguna frase traducida de forma rara. No me ha molestado, pero en un libro de esta temática, al que se presupone una cierta calidad, no se puede permitir eso.
Eso sí, me ha encantado. :)
Eso sí, me ha encantado. :)
schenior's review
5.0
I loved it! Really great overview of the history of archaeology. Especially enjoyed the little "interludes" that answer the questions I've always wanted to know - e.g. how do archaeologists know where to dig? I also like how annoyed Cline is about the terrible "aliens did it" ideas and bad television archaeology shows lol.