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The Library of Entertaining Knowledge, Vol. 30 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

George Long

 
9780282136925: The Library of Entertaining Knowledge, Vol. 30 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the world of ancient Egypt through the British Museum’s Egyptian Antiquities.

This volume assembles a survey of key artifacts, monuments, and daily life that illuminate how ancient Egyptians lived and what they created. It covers major subjects from the building of pyramids and the Great Sphinx to the rich imagery found in tombs, mummies, and temple reliefs. The work draws on museum collections and contemporary scholarship to present a accessible, illustrated account suitable for curious readers and students alike.

  • Insights into pyramid construction, doorway inscriptions, and the questions surrounding their age and purpose.
  • Detailed looks at tomb design, mummies, and the art that tells stories of everyday life and religious belief.
  • Descriptions of paintings, reliefs, vessels, and everyday objects that reveal Egyptian daily occupations and customs.
  • Context for key sites like Gizeh, Saqqara, Thebes, and the Nile regions, with debates from antiquity to more modern interpretations.
Ideal for readers of history, archaeology, and museum scholarship who want a grounded, illustrated introduction to Egypt’s ancient wonders.

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