In this third volume of his series on traditional African weaponry, the author examines a group of unusual edged weapons showing analogies to agricultural implements. These weapons are characterized by a bent or curved blade with a main concave cutting edge. Mostly originating from Central Africa these objects were produced during the 19th century and early 20th century. Their use was mainly linked with status, parade and dance, however very large examples or plain blades were also practical fighting weapons. Parallel English and French texts.

Since the 1950s, hundreds of enclosed rural settlements have been found in Japan, although this is the first attempt at a morphological analysis of the plans of these structures. This volume examines site morphology, the geographical division of sites and their position within the landscape before focusing on four case studies. These examples are studied in terms of the nature of the site and its architectural features, and also for traces of craft activities and the economy in general, for the acquisition and provision for the storage of foodstuffs, and for evidence of social change. Finally, the results of Bastide's survey are compared to his experiences of carrying out similar research on sites in north-west France and south-west England. French text.

In this second volume dedicated to the study of African edged weapons (see BAR 1098, 2003 for volume 1), the author focuses on short-knives, cutlasses, chopping-knives, machetes, and sabres. These weapons are characterized by a blade with a convex or eventually a straight single edge and sometimes a limited false edge. Also included in this study are weapons with a curved double cutting edge. The typology presents five main categories, the distinctions between them being established according to morphological and metrical evidence based on the observation of 275 weapons. These weapons, collected during the colonial era (mainly at the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century), are held by various European museums and private collections. Several areas in Africa are represented in this study: Northern Africa (from Morocco to Tunisia), Western Africa (countries from the Gulf of Guinea and Sahara), Central Africa (mainly the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries), Eastern Africa (the Great Lakes area up to Djibouti, Sudan as a northern limit and Kenya as a southern limit). The categories studied are: short knives, cutlasses, chopping knives, aemachetesAe, and sabers. The work is illustrated with the authorAes own highly-detailed drawings

The author presents here a survey of over 500 examples, in 6 categories, of African traditional weapons including knives, daggers, long and short, swords, lances and throwing weapons. The items, from various contexts and regions, have full commentaries and are carefully drawn, including sheaths and scabbards where applicable. Examples from most of the leading collections are featured. Each chapter ends with a detailed typological and comparative analysis, and catalogue by weapon category.

A classification and statistical analysis of the morphology of rural settlement in south-east England and north-east France. Taken from Bastide's thesis, this study investigates the development of over 4000 sites in counties spanning Cornwall to Wiltshire, Kent, Brittany and Mayenne, from the end of the Bronze Age to the beginning of the Roman occupation. Includes a discussion of each county, with morphological analysis and detailed drawings. Includes an English translation of the chapters on Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.