The Byzantine and early Islamic Near East II. Land use and settlement patterns

Papers presented at the April 1991 title workshop held at the University of London review the current archaeological evidence for the nature of settlement, the evolution of towns, and the relation of town and country in the geographical area that now includes Syria, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, and Arabia. Contributors discuss the alleged decline of the classical city, and the nature of the early Islamic garrison towns. Includes b&w photos and maps. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.