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The Basilica Cistern and Other Cisterns of Istanbul
Full colour guide to Istanbul's Roman cistern. Text in English. Paperback. 48 pages. In very good condition. Cat No 5090
Excerpts from a Survey of Deserted Settlements in Glenlednock, Strathearn
The results of a survey of abandoned farms in the remote ancient province of Strathearn in Perthshire. Paperback. 54 pages. In near new condition. Cat No 5011
Elizabeth Castle, Jersey
Dual language text - English and French. Paperback. 32 pages. New condition. Cat No 4920
Kyongju: A Thousand-year Capitol
A colour guide to the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla in Korea. Paperback. 58 pages. Minor signs of wear, otherwise in good condition. Cat No 4906
The Battle of Evesham: A New Account
An account of the battle of Evesham in 1265, the locations of its associated events, details of the dispersal of Simon de Montfort’s bodily parts subsequent to his killing, the present-day location of Simon’s well as a pilgrimage site, and the C14th stained glass at Fladbury once considered comme
Guide to the Men-an-Tol
A guide to the noted holed stone Bronze Age megalith and its folklore as well as other prehistoric monuments of the Lands End peninsular with two walking itineraries.
The Dictaean Cave
Lengthy description of the Dictaean Cave in eastern Crete, its significance in Greek mythology, and its extensive archaeology first revealed by the British archaeologist David Hogarth in his excavations of 1899 which comprised a wealth of Minoan artefacts including weapons ceramics and a variety
The Nuraghe of Santu Antine at Torralba
A detailed guide to the largest and most impressive nuraghe in central Sardinia, a tower megalith constructed entirely of drystone basaltic blocks which dates back to the Bronze Age of C16th BC and an edifice emblematic of the Nuragic culture prevalent on the island in that time.
Shaanxi Folk Arts
Traditional pottery, puppetry, papercuts, toys, embroidery, woven straw, cotton prints, carved hitching posts, shadow puppets, decorated steamed buns, and painted face patterns, from the Shaanxi and Xi'an region of China. Illustrated with a large number of excellent colour photographs.
Weavings of Power and Might: The Glory of Java
Illustrated guide to the chronological evolution of the fine decorated textiles that form the national costumes of Java with chapters on their manufacturing techniques, their decoration and its symbolism.
