The History of Archaeology traces the history of this science from its inception in eighteenth century Pompeii to the present day. Each of the book's five sections describes the history of one of the basic themes in archaeology. With detailed text and hundreds of full-colour photographs, it describes the scientific advances made by key figures, renowned personalities of archaeology, and important events in archaeological history. Best-selling author and television writer John Romer's personal viewpoint and clear writing, combined with photographs and engravings of locations and artefacts, allow the world of archaeology to leap from the page straight into our own imagination.