About this title: With the skill of a forensic scientist, Dr. Mallory traces the immediate origins of each of the Indo-European peoples of Europe and Asia. By comparing their languages he demonstrates their common cultural heritage, and through the technique of comparative mythology he examines their earliest beliefs.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1991-04
ISBN-13:9780500276167ISBN:0500276161
Description: Very Good Text. Paperback in very good condition. Light sunning, very minor shelfwear. Spine is uncreased, pictures, binding and text also in very good condition. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, New York
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780500050521ISBN:050005052X
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Not Remainder, Not Library. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 288pp, Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. VERY GOOD Condition HARD COVER. Written by J. P. Mallory, published by Thames and Hudson, New York, 1989, assumed first edition, second printing (1990), 288pp. Not Remainder, Not Library. The text is very clean, crisp and bright with no noticeable tears, no highlighting, no stains, no marginal notes, no underlines, no dog-ears, no folds. The ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780500050521ISBN:050005052X
Description: Good in Good dust jacket. 050005052x. Blue hardcovers clean, faint surface stain on rear cover. Interior in very good condition, clean and tight. Dustjacket little rubbed, stain to verso of rear panel, in new mylar cover. A nice reading or working copy.; 8vo 8"-9" tall. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780500276167ISBN:0500276161
Description: Very Good. Limited highlights, some side notes. Slight shelf wear. The book is solid with clean text. Great physical condition. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson,
Date Published: 1991.
ISBN-13:9780500276167ISBN:0500276161
Description: Tidy ownership marks, slightly dinged corner, else very good plus condition with text clean & binding tight. From the library of Prof. Richard J. Schoeck. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, London
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780500050521ISBN:050005052X
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 050005052x. Blue hardcovers clean and sharp, no wear. Interior in very good condition, clean and tight. Dustjacket faintly rubbed only, clean. A nice copy.; 8vo 8"-9" tall. read more
Description: Very good. Publishers Overstock. A Good copy with a Remainder Mark and wear to the covers and the extremities. Buy with confidence from an Independent Bookstore where the owners, a husband and wife team, have over 25 years of combined bookselling experience. read more
Edition: 1994 Reprint
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Thames & Hudson, United Kingdom
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780500276167ISBN:0500276161
Description: Near Fine. 7 x 9.5 trade paperback book. Green lettering on the peach spine with a peach/photo illustrated cover. A study of the Indo-Europeans. 288 pages. 1994 reprint. Very little wear and rubbing. Tight binding. Near Fine condition. read more
"This is the third time that I read this book since I bought it last year. Every time I read it I discover something new. Its an amazing book for anyone interested in the Indo-Europeans.
The book is written from the point of view of an archeologist who has knowledge of historical linguistic methods. For dating the author uses dendrochronology and radiocarbon dating. He tells the story of how the Indo-Europeans where discovered, and then takes you on a journey to find out who are they in Asia, and who are they in Europe. The book also discusses an overview of Proto-Indo-European culture and an overview of Indo-European religion. Then the author gives you the theories of the Indo-European homeland and the problems associated with each theory and gives HIS most like homeland based on his thoughts and discussions.
What makes this book different is that it is easy to read and the author assumes that you know nothing about the subject and explains things very well. He doesn't only depend on the linguistics but also on the archeology and what is known of the history of Proto-Indo-European culture.
Another book that must be read to know about the Indo-Europeans!"
"While I did really like this book for the information it gave, it was slow going to get through it all, and I just wish Mallory had a little less dense writing style."
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