ISBN10: 0312324073, ISBN13: 9780312324070, [publisher: Griffin] Softcover reprint edition. 337 pages. 9.25x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]

ISBN10: 0312324073, ISBN13: 9780312324070, [publisher: Griffin, California] Softcover First Edition Paperback. Roger Atwood knows more about the market for ancient objects than almost anyone. He knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them. In this fascinating book, Atwood takes readers on a journey through Iraq, Peru, Hong Kong, and across America, showing how the worldwide antiquities trade is destroying what's left of ancient sites before archaeologists can reach them. Part detective story and part meditation on the power of art and culture, "Stealing History" is an essential account of how the past is being dug out from under us. Roger Atwood knows more about the market for ancient objects than almost anyone. He knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them. In this fascinating book, Atwood takes readers on a journey through Iraq, Peru, Hong Kong, and across America, showing how the worldwide antiquities trade is destroying what's left of the ancient sites before archaeologists can reach them, and thus erasing their historical significance. And it is getting worse. The discovery of the legendary Royal Tombs of Sipan in Peru started an epidemic. Grave robbers scouring the courntryside for tombs—and finding them. Atwood recounts the incredible story of the biggest piece of gold ever found in the Americas, a ...

St. Martin's Griffin, Date: 2006-01-10. Reprint. Paperback. Used:Good. 2006. St. Martin's Griffin ISBN 0312324073 9780312324070 [US]

Paperback / softback. New. Part detective story and part meditation on the power of art and culture, this work is an account of how the past is being dug out from under. It takes readers on a journey through Iraq, Peru, Hong Kong, and across America, showing how the worldwide antiquities trade is destroying what's left of ancient sites before archaeologists can reach them. ISBN 0312324073 9780312324070 [GB]

St. Martin's Griffin, Date: 2006-01-10. Paperback. Used: Good. 2006. St. Martin's Griffin ISBN 0312324073 9780312324070 [US]

St. Martin's Griffin, Date: 2004. Paperback. Very Good. St. Martin's Griffin, 2004. Very good. , Paperback, Clean, tight. 337 pages. Pages lightly tanned. Out-of-print and antiquarian booksellers since 1933. We pack and ship with care. 2004. St. Martin's Griffin ISBN 0312324073 9780312324070 [US]