Gods, Graves And Scholars: The Story Of Archaeology Hardcover Vintage Book By C. W. Ceram 1949

This book, first published in 1949, is a renowned work on the history of archaeology, presenting it as a blend of adventure, romance, history, and scholarship. Author: C. W. Ceram is the pseudonym of German journalist and author Kurt Wilhelm Marek, who used the name to distance himself from his wartime work.

It covers significant archaeological discoveries, including the unearthing of Troy, the tomb of Tutankhamen, and ancient Babylonian and Mayan sites.