Author: Karl W. Butzer
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Publisher: University of Chicago Press
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ISBN: 0226086356
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Early Hydraulic Civilization in Egypt: A Study in Cultural Ecology (Prehistoric Archaeology and Ecology)
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Early Hydraulic Civilization in Egypt: A Study in Cultural Ecology (Prehistoric archeology and ecology) by Karl W. Butzer
Early Hydraulic Civilization in Egypt: A Study in Cultural Ecology (Prehistoric archeology and ecology) - Karl W. Butzer
The examination of four great civilizations that existed before Columbus s arrival in North America offers evidence of sustained contact between the Old and New Worlds Describes the cultural splendor, political might, and incredibly advanced technology of these precursors to our modern age Shows that North America s first civilization, the Adena, was sparked by ancient Kelts from Western Europe and explores links between Hopewell Mound Builders and prehistoric Japanese seafarers Before Rome ruled the Classical World, gleaming stone pyramids stood amid smoking iron foundries from North America
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ANCIENT MYSTERIES / NEW AGE No one brings American prehistory alive like Frank Joseph. --Philip Coppens, author of Servants of the Grail Advanced Civilizations of Prehistoric America contains much tinder for the fires of controversy regarding pre-Columbian civilizations that rose, flourished, and fell in North America. Frank Joseph has written a startling book with much evidence to consider. The book you're holding sifts through the evidence in an easy-to-understand manner. Read this book with an open mind and you'll begin to see our history in a much different way. --Scott H. Colborn, host of
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