A History of Aerial Photography and Archaeology
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A History of Aerial Photography and Archaeology by Martyn Barber
This book was inspired by a centenary marking the first aerial photographs of an archaeological monument in Britain. How a single balloon flight and the resulting photographs fit into the context of the history of aerial photography is revealed in this fascinating new book.
'It is rare these days to see an authoritative archaeological book written with wit and charmMartyn Barber has clearly enjoyed researching and writing this splendid book and has left us with an intensely detailed, passionate and impressive account'
'well-researched, informative and thoroughly entertaining'
'It is very comprehensive, not only on the history of the subject but also on technical aspects and elements of interpretation'
'For archaeologists, this is a book that stimulates thoughts about the value and potential of aerial photography - after reading it, you feel things are still underestimated. But its mix of flying history, archaeology and anecdote should give it wider appeal, making a strong case for the continuing pursuit of the past from the air'
'well-researched, informative and thoroughly entertaining'
'It is very comprehensive, not only on the history of the subject but also on technical aspects and elements of interpretation'
'For archaeologists, this is a book that stimulates thoughts about the value and potential of aerial photography - after reading it, you feel things are still underestimated. But its mix of flying history, archaeology and anecdote should give it wider appeal, making a strong case for the continuing pursuit of the past from the air'
Martyn Barber is a Senior Investigator, Aerial Survey & Investigation at English Heritage. He is the author of Bronze and the Bronze Age (2003), and co-author of The Neolithic Flint Mines of England (1999) and The Creation of Monuments (2001).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848020368 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848020368 |
| Title | A History of Aerial Photography and Archaeology |
| Author | Martyn Barber |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Historic England |
| Year published | 2011-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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