The Dictionary of Ancient Egypt (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Paul Nicholson (Author)

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"Not only a delight for the general reader, but of genuine use to the student and researcher." -- The Art Newspaper --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description

Why did the Egyptians go to such effort to preserve their dead? How did they brew beer and furnish their houses? What would the great temple complex at Karnak have looked like? Why did Tutankhamun change his name?

Packed with facts and superb illustrations, this extensively cross-referenced A-to-Z guide to the world's most intriguing civilization is now available in a compact, affordable paperback edition. Drawing on the vast resources of London's British Museum, the book is a mine of information on all aspects of the ancient Egyptian world. Clear explanations and descriptions of 600 major ideas, events, and personalities that shaped 4,000 years of life in the Nile valley are provided, and each entry is followed by a brief bibliography.

Illustrated throughout with photographs, line drawings, site plans, and maps, and including the most up-to-date information, The Dictionary of Ancient Egypt is an invaluable resource. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (November 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810932253
• ISBN-13: 978-0810932258
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,838,783 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brief but interesting, March 1, 2002

By	larry_darrell "larry_darrell" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

About 300 pages long with 2-3 articles per page. It is probably not useful for highly knowledgeable Egyptologists (for example, the stunning site of Abu Simbal gets about half a page - whereas a book could be written on it) but is a very compact resource for those who know a little and want to find out about particular topics. Or you can just flick through it and read about particular topics as they catch your eye - the maps, illustrations and photos are well selected and quite attractive. Also, since it is written by Englishmen it is mercifully quite free of the tedious P.C. stuff that is so prevalent in the academy today.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Brief but interesting, March 1, 2002

By	larry_darrell "larry_darrell" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

About 300 pages long with 2-3 articles per page. It is probably not useful for highly knowledgeable Egyptologists (for example, the stunning site of Abu Simbal gets about half a page - whereas a book could be written on it) but is a very compact resource for those who know a little and want to find out about particular topics. Or you can just flick through it and read about particular topics as they catch your eye - the maps, illustrations and photos are well selected and quite attractive. Also, since it is written by Englishmen it is mercifully quite free of the tedious P.C. stuff that is so prevalent in the academy today.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An indespensable title, June 20, 1999

By A Customer

A well thought out and comprehensive dictionary. Includes a wealth of information and photographs and should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in Ancient Egypt