A case study of a natural disaster - the eruption of Santorini (Thera) in the C16th BC which covered the island's Bronze Age settlements with ash and altered the course of civilisation.  This book blends geology, archaeology, history, culture and the environmental setting of Santorini using excellent colour photographs and illustrations to provide an easily understandable scientific explanation of the eruption and its catastrophic consequences.  Large hardback in illustrated dustjacket.   258 pages.  Not quite new but very good clean condition.   Cat No 2821