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Period: Medieval

16 page illustrated pamphlet describing the history of this stupendous medieval hall roof and its monumental timber construction. The hall itself is in ruinous state beside Worcester Cathedral. The roof however is extant and preserved atop a new hall at the Avoncroft Museum.  Cat No 2730

Region: Egypt

Examines the evidence that ancient Egyptians, contrary to some beliefs, were experts at warfare by presenting depictions of armies, weaponry and fortifications as justification for this thesis.  Large format paperback.  40 pages.  Illustrated.  Slight foxing and minor signs of

Region: Africa

Twenty-two papers from the First Southern African Symposium on rock art held in Natal in 1969 with presentations from acros South Africa as well as from Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique and Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). Many illustrations and useful bibliographies. 104 pages. Paperback.

Region: Egypt

Definitive and comprehensive guide to the ancient Egyptain civilization and the extensive collection of Egyptian artefacts housed in the British Musuem. 268 pages. Many illustrations.

Region: SE Asia

A handsome and substantial album of colour and b&w photos of the Angkor sites and their dramatic carved figures and friezes. 128 plates in total. Introductory text and photo captions in English, French, German and Spanish. Hardback in dustwrapper. Near new condition. Cat No 1475