Archaeology recommendations for first year students

A Listmania! list by David Honess
 
Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice
1.  Archaeology: Theories, Methods and Practice by Colin Renfrew
The list author says:
  "(All Degrees) Commonly known as the Bible of Archaeology.  Buy it asap and get reading!"
Used & New from: £3.20
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Archaeology: An Introduction
2.  Archaeology: An Introduction by Kevin Greene
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  "(All Degrees) Easy reading on the basics of archaeological practice."
Used & New from: £2.82
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Field Archaeology: An Introduction
3.  Field Archaeology: An Introduction by Peter Drewett
The list author says:
  "(All Degrees) If you're interested in field work and excavation, get this book."
Used & New from: £4.11
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Digging Up the Past
4.  Digging Up the Past by John Collis
The list author says:
  "(All Degrees) If you're interested in field work and excavation, get this book."
£10.14   Used & New from: £6.87
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Excavation (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology)
5.  Excavation (Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology) by Steve Roskams
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  "(All Degrees) If you're interested in field work and excavation, get this book."
£30.40   Used & New from: £20.99
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The Bluffer's Guide to Archaeology: Bluff Your Way in Archaeology (Bluffer's Guides (Oval))
6.  The Bluffer's Guide to Archaeology: Bluff Your Way in Archaeology (Bluffer's Guides (Oval)) by Paul G. Bahn
The list author says:
  "(All Degrees) This is a tiny book, but worth reading - and very funny too."
Used & New from: £0.77

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People of the Earth: An Introduction to World Prehistory
7.  People of the Earth: An Introduction to World Prehistory by Brian M. Fagan
The list author says:
  "(General Degree) This book is very helpful for the Past Societies core module, it takes you from early hominids right through to pre-industrial states.  It also comes with a study aid CDROM."
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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
8.  The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw
The list author says:
  "(Egyptian Degree) Covers every stage of Egyptian history, each chapter written by a specialist in the field."
£7.69   Used & New from: £4.00
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
9.  The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw
The list author says:
  "(Egyptian Degree) So handy!!!"
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A History of Ancient Egypt
10.  A History of Ancient Egypt by Nicolas Grimal
The list author says:
  "(Egyptian Degree) Very detailed but incredibly easy-to-read, brilliant for pretty much all Egyptian essays."
£19.79   Used & New from: £2.79
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Ancient Egypt: A Social History
11.  Ancient Egypt: A Social History by B. G. Trigger
The list author says:
  "(Egyptian Degree) Fantastic for different perspectives and arguments about Egyptian history."
£29.04   Used & New from: £3.64
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Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization
12.  Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization by Barry J. Kemp
The list author says:
  "(Egyptian Degree) A tough read, but great for in-depth insights into Ancient Egyptian politics, economics and society."
Used & New from: £12.00

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Egyptian Grammar (Egyptology: Griffith Institute)
13.  Egyptian Grammar (Egyptology: Griffith Institute) by Alan H. Gardiner
The list author says:
  "(Egyptian Degree) Pretty much the hieroglyphic bible. The main book used in the study of Egyptian Writing and Inscriptions."
£33.25   Used & New from: £17.74
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How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A step-by-step guide to teach yourself
14.  How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs: A step-by-step guide to teach yourself by Mark Collier
The list author says:
  "(Egyptian Degree) This book was written based on the teaching of hieroglyphs at UCL... great to supplement Gardiner."
Used & New from: £5.05
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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