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Comprehensive overview of Egypt's storied history.

If you're fascinated by the mysteries of the Nile and the grandeur of the pyramids, "The British Museum Book of Ancient Egypt" could be a treasure for you. It's an all-encompassing guide that sails you through centuries of pharaonic splendor and the cultural evolution of one of the world's most mesmerizing civilizations. With vivid illustrations and insights from the British Museum's own collections, this book lets you uncover the life of the ancients as if you were an explorer yourself.

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The British Museum Book of Ancient Egypt

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ISBN: 9780714119755
Authors: SPENCER JEFFREY
Publisher: BRITISH MUSEUM
Date of Publication: 2007-06-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, History, Religion
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A fully revised and updated edition of the classic and indispensable guide to the civilization of the pharaohs. Expert authors trace the glorious history of ancient Egypt, from early prehistory through the three millennia of Pharaonic history and beyond into the Coptic period. Drawing on recent discoveries and compelling research, and especially the vast Egyptian collections of the British Museum, they illuminate the many fascinating facets of this enthralling ancient kingdom. Individual sections are devoted to the natural setting of the Nile valley, its inhabitants and their religious beliefs as presented in absorbing ancient art and texts. The famed funerary practices of the ancient Egyptians are also explored alongside their distinctive and harmonious art and architecture. Their remarkable achievements are put in context with the world around them, in particular their southern neighbour Nubia, with its less well-known but equally brilliant civilization.
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Comprehensive overview of Egypt's storied history.

If you're fascinated by the mysteries of the Nile and the grandeur of the pyramids, "The British Museum Book of Ancient Egypt" could be a treasure for you. It's an all-encompassing guide that sails you through centuries of pharaonic splendor and the cultural evolution of one of the world's most mesmerizing civilizations. With vivid illustrations and insights from the British Museum's own collections, this book lets you uncover the life of the ancients as if you were an explorer yourself.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.