The British Museum Book of Ancient Egypt - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500279020 ISBN 13: 9780500279021

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 1996

Synopsis

Describes Egypt's religion, customs, language, technology, politics, and foreign relations between 3100 B.C. and 30 B.C

About this title

About the Author:

STEPHEN QUIRKE is Curator of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and Professor of Egyptian Archaeology, Institute of Archaeology, University College London.

Review:

The British Museum Book Of Ancient Egypt is an impressive visual and textual guide to the civilization ruled by the Pharaohs as written by the Keeper and staff of the Department of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum, whose collection is one of the richest in the world. The British Museum Book Of Ancient Egypt covers every aspect of the culture from prehistoric times through the three millennia of Pharaonic history to the years of late Roman antiquity when Christianity replaced the ancient religion, script, and art. Taking account of recent discoveries and research, the authors draw upon the British Museum's extensive collections to illustrate every aspect of what was perhaps the most magnificent of ancient kingdoms. Individual sections are devoted to the natural setting of the Nile valley; the social and economic life of its inhabitants, with an historical outline; the religious beliefs presented in ancient art and texts; funerary practices; art and architecture; technical achievements; and the world that surrounded the ancient Egyptians, in particular the less well known but equally brilliant history of Nubia. With its 170 illustrations (80 in full color) The British Museum Book Of Ancient Egypt is an excellent academic and community library acquisition selection. -- Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0500279020
• ISBN 13: 9780500279021
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240
• Editor: Quirke Stephen, Spencer Jeffrey