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Synopsis: Although Gordon Childe was not appointed to his first job in the field of prehistoric archaeology until he was 35 years of age, his achievements earned him general recognition as the most eminent and influential scholar of European prehistory in the twentieth century. An unconventional and eccentric character, he was totally dedicated to his chosen field and is remembered throughout the world as a pioneer in the study of prehistory: fresh excavations and discoveries had produced a wealth of archaeological evidence, but no one before Professor Childe had brought the data together and related them to a broader view of the history of civilization. And when he published those highly successful books- "Man Makes Himself" and "What Happened in History"- they did more than any other work before to popularize the study of prehistory everywhere.... A generous man, popular with this students, Childe's eccentricity was the endearing kind: sometimes he would mumble incomprehensibly in lectures; we
Title: Prehistorian: A Biography of V. Gordon ...
Publisher: Moonraker Publications
Publication Date: 1981
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new
Book Description hardcover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # mon0003120545
Book Description Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP95789189
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Sticker on inside Dust wrapper stating 'damaged in transfit' but nothing visible. Wax crayon mark on inside cover otherwise no major issues just general wear - Internally Good. Quick flick through pages could not see any issues, binding tight - A Good personal copy. ** 528g ** All orders are sent with a tracking /signature service for your peace of mind, so that you can keep tabs on your parcel. For overseas customers - on some sites we use, parcels weighing over the standard rate may incur an additional charge and we will then contact you with the additional shipping fee required. This is for the postage only we do not charge you for our time or our excellent packaging, which we are noted for. Dispatched in cardboard mailers within 24/48 Hours Mon - Friday 2pm, except bank holidays, otherwise next business day - excellent service guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 11882