The Sarcophagus

by Claudine Roland

Published 7 September 1995
This is an introduction to history through the visual examination of a tangible object that represents a specific period of history. The book starts with an overall view of the object, in this case the sarcophagus, followed by details of its manufacture. How the object and humans interacted over time gives a unique insight into a specific period detailing how the object has played a part in the making of history.