[DOWNLOAD] "From Mine to Microscope" by Andrew J. Shortland, Ian Freestone & Thilo Rehren # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: From Mine to Microscope
- Author : Andrew J. Shortland, Ian Freestone & Thilo Rehren
- Release Date : January 09, 2009
- Genre: Social Science,Books,Nonfiction,History,Ancient,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 34563 KB
Description
These twenty papers dedicated to Mike Tite focus upon the interpretation of ancient artefacts and technologies, particularly through the application of materials analysis. Instruments from the human eye to mass spectrometry provide insights into a range of technologies ranging from classical alum extraction to Bronze Age wall painting, and cover materials as diverse as niello, flint, bronze, glass and ceramic. Ranging chronologically from the Neolithic through to the medieval period, and geographically from Britain to China, these case studies provide a rare overview which will be of value to students, teachers and researchers with an interest in early material culture.