Treasure, which comes from the Greek word thesauros, has a number of meanings in modern parlance. 'Buried treasure' and 'sunken treasure' are concepts which many have grown up with, either through reading books or playing computer games. The combination of precious objects - such as gold and silver or rare gems - and the discovery of these, is the essence of how treasure is perceived by twenty-first-century minds. For archaeologists, however, the word 'treasure' has a rather particular meaning as a legal definition of a ...
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Treasure, which comes from the Greek word thesauros, has a number of meanings in modern parlance. 'Buried treasure' and 'sunken treasure' are concepts which many have grown up with, either through reading books or playing computer games. The combination of precious objects - such as gold and silver or rare gems - and the discovery of these, is the essence of how treasure is perceived by twenty-first-century minds. For archaeologists, however, the word 'treasure' has a rather particular meaning as a legal definition of a certain class of archaeological find. 'What is Treasure?' gives a brief overview of the 'history' of treasure, including the origins of the law of Treasure Trove in England and Wales, and the events which led to its revision in 1996. 'Finding the Past' examines the ways in which many objects have come to light: through accidental discovery, metal detecting and construction work. 'Treasure tells Stories' shows how archaeologists can use treasure finds to understand more about the past by examining major finds such as Mildenhall, Winchester, English Civil War hoards and the Vikings on Anglesey. 'Small Things Forgotten' considers the archaeological significance of single finds such as medieval toys and finger rings. Finally, 'Our Precious Past' looks at the importance of responsible reporting by amateurs, and the difficulties presented by unprovenanced objects and illegal trade.
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Add this copy of Treasure: Finding Our Past to cart. $3.00, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by British Museum.
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Add this copy of Treasure: Finding Our Past to cart. $5.42, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by British Museum Press.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Treasure: Finding Our Past to cart. $12.89, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by British Museum Press.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Add this copy of Treasure: Finding Our Past to cart. $16.34, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by British Museum Press.
Add this copy of Treasure: Finding Our Past to cart. $16.34, good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by British Museum Press.
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Add this copy of Treasure: Finding Our Past (None) to cart. $17.67, new condition, Sold by Book Bunker USA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Havertown, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by British Museum Press.
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Add this copy of Treasure: Finding Our Past to cart. $19.33, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2003 by The British Museum Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN: 9780714123219.
