British Museum dictionary of ancient Egypt

Alternate Titles

• Dictionary of ancient Egypt

Description

Replete with superb illustrations, extensively cross-referenced, and comprehensively indexed, The Dictionary of Ancient Egypt is an unparalleled guide to one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. Clear explanations and descriptions of 600 major ideas, events, and personalities that shaped 4,000 years of life in the Nile valley are provided here, along with entries on the many archaeologists who unearthed Egypt's legacy. Each entry is followed by a short bibliography to enable readers to pursue topics in greater detail. Lavishly illustrated throughout with photographs, line drawings, site plans, and maps, and including the most up-date information, The Dictionary of Ancient Egypt is invaluable for general readers, students, and researchers alike.

Description

Cross-referenced and comprehensively indexed entries provide clear explanations and descriptions of the major ideas, events and personalities that shaped 4000 years of civilization in the Nile Valley. Entries on the archaeologists who revealed Egypt's legacy bring the story up-to-date. Each entry is followed by a short bibliography to enable readers to pursue the topic in greater detail.

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Other Editions

• British Museum dictionary of ancient EgyptBritish Museum Press1995-01-01
• The dictionary of ancient EgyptHarry N. Abrams1995-01-01
• British Museum Dictionary of Ancient EgyptThe American University in Cairo Press1997-03-31
• The British Museum dictionary of Ancient EgyptBritish Museum2002-01-01
• Dictionary of ancient EgyptAmerican University in Cairo Press2002-01-01
• The dictionary of ancient EgyptHarry N. Abrams2003-01-01