"A well-written, fresh, and engaging interpretation of two millennia of Virginia Algonquian landscape history, presenting new data and new ideas--a must read."--Stephen Potter, author of Commoners, Tribute, and Chiefs: The Development of Algonquian Culture in the Potomac Valley "Theoretically innovative, richly empirical, and superbly written, this book demonstrates the potential for combining 'new' finds in … Continue reading The Powhatan Landscape
Dark and Deep: Encountering the Cold War through Archaeology
Written by Todd A. Hanson, author of The Archaeology of the Cold War . It was a late November in St. Paul, Minnesota. Under a snow-dusted suburban backyard, in the darkness of a former Cold War fallout shelter, I stood ankle-deep in ice-cold water. The water was slowly soaking through my hiking boots and wicking its … Continue reading Dark and Deep: Encountering the Cold War through Archaeology
The Archaeology of the Cold War
"A long overdue book that highlights issues of memory, scholarship, and the role of the archaeologist as part of a larger move to address the Cold War as a defining and significant period in human history."--James P. Delgado, author of Silent Killers: Submarines and Underwater Warfare "An important contribution to the growing number of archaeological … Continue reading The Archaeology of the Cold War
Spring Review Roundup
Our books are blossoming with praise and positive reviews this spring! Enjoy just a few highlights from this season below. Saving Florida: Women's Fight for the Environment in the Twentieth Century By Leslie Kemp Poole “Makes significant contributions to the broader fields of American history and environmental history by continually placing the actions of … Continue reading Spring Review Roundup
Brothels, Gallows, and Lies: Frontier Alibis
The University Press of Florida is pleased to announce the publication of Mythic Frontiers: Remembering, Forgetting, and Profiting with Cultural Heritage Tourism by Daniel R. Maher. Exploring Wild West tourist sites in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Mythic Frontiers shows how aggrandized versions of the past, especially those of the “American frontier,” have been used to turn a profit. It reveals that popular … Continue reading Brothels, Gallows, and Lies: Frontier Alibis
The Lure of Maya Cities
We are proud to announce the publication of The Ancient Urban Maya: Neighborhoods, Inequality, and Built Form. This new archaeology book describes what ancient Maya cities were like, showing how they drew people in from rural areas with awe-inspiring architecture, neighborhoods that offered community support, and bustling marketplaces. The book is available at a discount price until May 13, 2016 in … Continue reading The Lure of Maya Cities
Society for American Archaeology 2016
Last week we displayed new and bestselling archaeology books at the 81st annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, held this year in Orlando. We had a great time meeting with our archaeologist authors and welcoming conference attendees to the Sunshine State! Our booth was packed with books in archaeology and anthropology, and we sold them at special … Continue reading Society for American Archaeology 2016
Ritual, Violence, and the Fall of the Classic Maya Kings
"A valuable contribution to our knowledge of the events surrounding the collapse of the ancient Maya in the Late and Terminal Classic periods, particularly the death of kings and the failure of the institution of divine kingship."--Lisa LeCount, coeditor of Classic Maya Provincial Politics: Xunantunich and Its Hinterlands "A comprehensive look at the concept of … Continue reading Ritual, Violence, and the Fall of the Classic Maya Kings
Archaeology of East Asian Shipbuilding
"The most comprehensive technical inventory of East Asian shipbuilding and shipwrecks available to date, this detailed analysis refines our understanding of East Asia ship construction."--Hans Konrad Van Tilburg, author of Chinese Junks on the Pacific: Views from a Different Deck "Based on original language sources and the remains of numerous wrecked Asian ships from sites … Continue reading Archaeology of East Asian Shipbuilding
Archaeology Sale!
We’ll be at the Society for American Archaeology annual meeting in Orlando next week and we can’t wait to display our newest archaeology books in the exhibit hall. We’re also looking forward to seeing many of our amazing archaeologist authors at the meeting! If you’re planning to attend, don’t forget to stop by the UPF booth and … Continue reading Archaeology Sale!
The Florida Bookshelf 