The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Ancient Egypt (World of Art)

The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Ancient Egypt (World of Art)

by TobyWilkinson (Author)

Synopsis

The ancient civilization of Egypt offers a dazzling array of kings and dynasties, gods and goddesses, temples and tombs, and this new dictionary provides a handy reference guide through this endlessly fascinating subject. All the major archaeological sites of Egypt and Sudan are described and a unique feature of this unrivalled coverage is a separate entry for every king who ruled Egypt, from its birth as a state to Alexander the Great. From Abgig to Zoser, from aegis to zodiac, this book will appeal to tourists, museum visitors, armchair travellers and serious scholars alike.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 272
Edition: 2Rev Ed
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published: 07 Apr 2008

ISBN 10: 0500203962
ISBN 13: 9780500203965
Book Overview: The most extensive and best-illustrated single-volume dictionary of Ancient Egypt - an indispensable guide to the greatest civilization of the ancient world

Media Reviews
'Full, revealing and efficiently cross-referenced: and the illustrations show just how well Thames & Hudson can do this kind of book' - Northern Earth
'A lively, readable, and awesomely up-to-date work of reference' - Dr John Ray, University of Cambridge
'A treasure-trove to students of ancient Egyptian life and a handy introduction for those coming to the study for the first time' - Contemporary Review
Author Bio
Toby Wilkinson is Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge.Among his previous books are Genesis of the Pharaohs and Lives of the Ancient Egyptians, both published by Thames & Hudson.