Collection: Reference

Spans ten millennia from earliest prehistory to the Arab conquest, combines scientific discovery and literary and religious tradition to produce a deeper understanding of human culture. The settings of three of the world's major religions are examined.

This is the first book-length study of the archaeology of Australia's deserts. The book explores the settlement of Australia's deserts, the formation of distinctive desert societies, and the origins and development of the hunter-gatherer societies

Describes and illustrates a range of structures, from Thai houses to elaborate temples and even crematoriums. Concludes with a look at contemporary Thai architecture and how traditional architecture practices have been adapted