A review of the landmark excavations and discoveries made during the latter half of the C19th in the Middle East and Mesopotamia and an attempt to link them to accounts found in the Old Testament.  Includes four illustrations and three appendices providing detailed information on specific sources consulted.  158 pages.  Hardback with gilt lettering and gilt Hebrew decoration to cover.  Frontis tissue guard foxed, otherwise in very good clean condition.  Cat No A271