ISBN10: 0714123218, ISBN13: 9780714123219, [publisher: British Museum] Softcover 2012. Paperback. . . . . .
[Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2012]

ISBN10: 0714123218, ISBN13: 9780714123219, [publisher: British Museum] Softcover 2012. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
[Olney, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2012]

ISBN10: 0714123218, ISBN13: 9780714123219, [publisher: British Museum Press, London] Softcover Paperback. For archaeologists, the word "treasure" has a rather particular meaning as a legal definition of a certain class of archaeological find. This title gives a brief overview of the "history" of treasure, including origins of the law of Treasure Trove in England and Wales, and the events which led to its revision in 1996. "Finding the Past" includes an examination of the ways in which many objects have come to light: through accidental discovery, metal detecting and construction work and considers the future for treasure finds and raises the questions about who owns the past and who has the right to decide what is done with it. Treasure 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. This book investigates the history and meaning of treasure. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US ...

ISBN10: 0714123218, ISBN13: 9780714123219, [publisher: British Museum] Softcover New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1.16
[North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2012]