Ancient Scrolls (Cassell's Introducing Archaeology Series, Book 4)

"Ancient Scrolls" is the fourth title in this handsome series for the general reader whose interest in archaeology has been aroused by the growing coverage given the science by television, newspapers, journals and the spate of exhibitions and specialist books of recent years. The series is also designed as an introductory primer for students making archaeology a course subject or, ultimately, a profession. Although the Dead Sea Scrolls have - rightly - captured the world's imagination, ancient manuscripts of many different cultures have survived to give us some of our finest literature. "Ancient Scrolls" examines this rewarding subject which, along with the very early books, has provided us with a greater knowledge of our past.