Historical Archaeology: Why the Past Matters 1315427400, 9781315427409

What is historical archaeology and why is it important? Well-known archaeologist Barbara Little addresses these key ques

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Historical Archaeology: Why the Past Matters
1315427400, 9781315427409

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