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Heinemann Ancient and Medieval History
The Heinemann Ancient and Medieval History series is a combination of site-specific and thematic topic books written specifically for the NSW and QLD senior Ancient History syllabuses. Overviews and relevant outcomes are included throughout the books.
A Garden History of Yass Town
A compilation of information about gardens new and old within the town of Yass, NSW. 29 gardens are described, mostly by their owners, with additional texts written by the two editors
The World Encyclopedia of Archaeology
An overview of archaeology, from the history of the discipline to the problems and issues that face archaeologists today. Includes an introduction to archaeology, and archaeology of the regions of the world, their history, and their sites.
Australia's Age of Iron
Australia's Age of Iron started in the 1840s when the first attempts were made to reduce Australia's dependence on Britain for imported iron. Australian iron ore was abundant and of good quality, but Australia still had difficulties in competing with cheaper imports. Ian Jack and Aedeen Cremin analyze Australia's efforts to smelt iron efficiently and examine in detail the physical remains of those pioneering ventures. Based on a decade of archival research and field work, the study brings together little-known source material and places it in broad historical context.
Experience Archaeology
Experience Archaeology is a book for Australian students aged 15–16. Written by experienced historians, this text introduces the many techniques used by archaeologists to examine the past. The skills of the archaeologist are examined with examples from a myriad of sites across the world. The second part of the book examines in depth eighteen site studies in five areas: Aboriginal archaeology, Egypt and the Middle East, The Greek World, The Roman World, Europe and Asia.
Con Cremin
A biography of one of Ireland's leading diplomats who served in France and Germany during the Second World War. He also served in the Vatican and London during his diplomatic career up to the 1950s. Relying on a range of personal papers and diplomatic material from Ireland and France, Con Cremin: Ireland's Wartime Diplomat is the first biography of this leading Irish career diplomat. Cremin was sent to all of the major Irish missions abroad, Paris and Vichy in the late 1930s, Berlin during the later years of the war, on to Lisbon before concluding his service back in headquarters in Dublin. His diplomatic life was fascinating largely because of the timing and relevance of his postings. His career gives many insights into the role of the Irish state in a time of upheaval in Europe.
Ireland in Prehistory
The authors examine Irish prehistory from the economic, sociological and artistic viewpoints enabling the reader to comprehend the vast amount of archaeological work accomplished in Ireland over the last twenty years.
Archaeologica
Archaeologists help us to understand the rich and long history of humankind by sifting through the remains of earlier cultures and civilisations. They use their discoveries to reconstruct the past, from the basic level of what people wore and ate, to the more complex level of how long-lost societies were ordered. Archaeology is a vast, fascinating and dynamic endeavour and new techniques provide us with ever-increasing insights into the mysteries of the past. ARCHAEOLOGICA presents a lavishly illustrated and detailed overview of the history and techniques of archaeology and incorporates the latest findings from around the world. It brings the strangeness and the wonder of ancient people and forgotten times vividly to life.
Archaeologica
Archaeology helps us to comprehend the vast history of humankind by sifting through the remains of earlier cultures and civilizations. Written by an international team of archaeologists, historians, and cultural anthropologists, Archaeologica delves into this thrilling realm, taking readers on a unique journey into antiquity. The first part of the book introduces the history and science of archaeology, from the first chroniclers of earlier peoples to the use of techniques such as satellite imagery, DNA analysis and three-dimensional computer simulations. The second section details the compelling history of over 150 sites from more than 50 countries. Archaeologica is illustrated with more than 550 images - including historical photos, scenic site shots, and pictures of key artefacts - as well as over 20 detailed regional maps and 150 locator maps. These images and maps bring the past to life, ensuring that the book will become a favourite guide for history buffs and amateur archaeologists alike.
The Chinese Hsinhai Revolution
The Chinese Hsinhai Revolution explores and explains for the first time the important role of G. E. Morrison in great power diplomacy in China from the end of the Russo-Japanese War to the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty. The work is based on a wide range of multinational scholarly sources and in order to develop the context in which Morrison carried out his personal diplomacy and to delineate the many-sided story into which Morrison has to be placed, Woodhouse has in addition to mining the very rich Morrison collection, drawn upon British, Japanese and American personal and official materials.
