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This illustrated portfolio of ancient sites and archaeological findings is a historical treasure in itself. Written by Austen H. Layard, prominent English archaeologist and historian of the 19th century, this book is a record of the travel and excavations of the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon and other Mesopotamian regions, conducted by the Trustees of the British Museum.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A great adventure story, a travel masterpiece, and one of the classics of archaeology, all captured in a well-done book with numerous illustrations, fine engravings and foldout maps and illustrations. Embossed with gold on green cloth, chips at top and bottom of spine.