The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw

The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw

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Summary

This illustrated dictionary provides descriptions of the important ideas, events and personalities throughout four thousand years of Egyptian civilization during the pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods. There are over 600 cross-referenced and indexed entries, each one followed by a bibliography.

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The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw

This successful and highly-esteemed British Museum reference work is now republished in a new pocket-sized edition. This authoritative illustrated dictionary provides clear explanations and descriptions of the important ideas, events and personalities throughout four thousand years of Egyptian civilization. More than 600 extensively cross-referenced and comprehensively-indexed A-Z entries provide detailed information on all aspects of ancient Egypt and Nubia during the pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods. Each entry is followed by a bibliography. The dictionary is lavishly illustrated throughout with photographs, line drawings, site plans and maps.
Dr Ian Shaw is Lecturer in Egyptian Archaeology at the University of Liverpool. Dr Paul Nicholson is a lecturer in Archaeological Science at the University of Wales College of Cardiff.
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ISBN 13 9780714119533
ISBN 10 0714119539
Title The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
Author Ian Shaw
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2002-10-21
Number of pages 328
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.