When you read this book, you will embark on a journey through time spanning the history of humankind. We shall travel through not only historical eras but the continents as well. You can discover a fascinating, colourful range of dwellings, from prehistoric caves to today´s passive houses, but you can also look round inside an eskimo igloo or a bedouin tent.

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Human dwellings from prehistoric times to the Modern Age
- Palaeolithic Caves 8
- Mysterious Stone Buildings of Prehistoric Times 10
- Neolithic Settlements 12
- Ancient Egyptian House 14
- Ancient Greek House 16
- Ancient Roman Domus 18
- Pit House 20
- Medieval Viking Settlement 22
- Life in a Medieval Town 24
- The Homes of Medieval Town Dwellers 26
- Medieval Bridge with Houses 28
- Life in the Castle 30
- Rural Life in the Middle Ages 32
- Working-class Districts at the Time of the Industrial Revolution 34
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Homes Around the World