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British
Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt |
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by
Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson
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One of the best general reference
books and resources on ancient Egypt currently available, this book is
written by two men who are
experts on Egypt, and their love of the civilization is quite evident on
every page. From Abu Gurab (the site of the Pyramid of Righa) to Zawiyet el-Aryan
(the site of two unfinished pyramids), the book covers lots of territory
(pyramids, pharaohs, deities, mummification, and much much more).
What's particularly nice is
that every entry is followed by a relevant bibliography so that the reader
can pursue more detailed information. The book also has 420 illustrations,
about 170 in full color. There are maps and architectural plans and
excellent back matter (pharaohs by dynasty, list of Egyptologists,
alphabetical list of tomb owners in Western Thebes, including a thorough
12-page index).
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