The development of Islamic cities in relation to culture, their growth over the centuries, the effects of modern urbanisation, and strategies for conservation.  Illustrated.  Paperback.  110 pages.  In near new condition.  Cat No 4981

The rapid growth of urban populations and the rise in real estate value shave resulted in the replacement of may historically important buildings by parking lots and high rise  apartment blocks.

Publication of recommended standards for photogrammetrical surveying of historic architecture as agreed by the International Committee for Architectural Photogrammetry (CIPA) following their Symposium held in Paris in 1980 under the auspices of UNESCO.

A record of the many churches and palaces that had been restored with the aid of overseas funds and expertise plus the even greater number urgently requiring intervention at the time of publication.  Many photographs often showing before and after restoration appearance.  Paperback.&nbs

Describes steps taken in the aftermath of the Montenegran earthquake of 1979 to assess damage and conserve and restore damaged ancient buildings (particularly churches). 47 pages. Many illustrations in b&w and colour plus location maps and site plans. Paperback. Good condtion.

Large attractively illustrated guide to the Paris exhibition 'Tyr a Traverse les Ages' describing and depicting the prehistory and early history of the port of Tyre in present day Lebanon. Many tools, utensils and artefacts are shown in high definition b&w photographs. Text in French.