A history of manuscripts, including discussions of early writing materials, preparation of scrolls and manuscripts, examples of surviving ancient literature, and the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
A history of manuscripts, including discussions of early writing materials, preparation of scrolls and manuscripts, examples of surviving ancient literature, and the story of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Traces the development of military tactics and such items as swords, spears, long-range weapons, artillery, and body coverings from prehistory to Roman times.
Explains the methods and equipment used by modern archaeologists and describes some of the discoveries these scientists have made in oceans throughout the world.
Discusses the many different kinds of coins found in the Holy Land explaining how they were made and stamped with designs indicating their value and origin.
Examines the art of city planning as it was in ancient times, and describes some of the oldest planned cities, now in ruins, of Greece, the Roman Empire, Egypt, and Mesopotamia.
