The Balts (Ancient Peoples and Places) Hardcover – 1968 by Marija Gimbutas,

Publisher: Frederick A. Praeger; New York, First Edition (1968); 286 pages

A richly illustrated history of the Baltic region, from pre-history to the 13th century; this book provides an introduction to this little-know area of archaeological investigation. (black and white photos).

This is a fascinating study of the ancient peoples that lived in the Baltic Sea area. The book has hundreds of drawings and photos of various archeological finds, all of which are extensively discussed. The author, a Lithuanian by birth, is world famous for her ground-breaking studies on the origin of the Indo-Europeans, and especially for her unique theory of a Goddess-centered Old European culture.

The book condition is Near Fine, clean, with no defects, but the dust jacket show slight wear at the edges, has a small tear. Gift inscription on the endpaper.