Egypt

Name: Egypt
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ISBN: 9780520256484

ISBN-10: 0520256484

ISBN-13: 9780520256484

Edition: 2010

Authors: Alessia Fassone, Enrico Ferraris, Jay Hyams

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Among ancient civilizations, Egypt was one of the most evolved and is probably now the best known, thanks to a continuing fascination with mummies, pyramids, and mysterious sphinxes. This beautifully-designed pocket reference presents ancient Egypt in stunningly produced photographs and concise textual descriptions that feature art, culture, and government. The richly illustrated and easy-to-use volume presents a vivid picture of everyday life in Egypt during the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. It offers an exhaustive view of the civilization as a whole, including a fascinating section on the history of Egyptology, the invasions and excavations, and a section on where the artifacts can be…

Book details

List price: $34.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: University of California Press
Publication date: 4/21/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 5.37" wide x 7.63" long x 1.12" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English

Alessia Fassoneholds degrees in Egyptology and archeology from the University of Turin, Italy, andEnrico Ferrarisholds a degree in Egyptology, also from the University of Turin, Italy. Both Fassone and Ferraris are part of the scientific staff of the Center of the Italian Archeological Mission in Alexandria, Egypt.



People


State and society


Religion and science


Daily life


The world of the dead


Sites and monuments


The history of Egyptology


References


Maps of Egypt


Chronology


Glossary


Museums


General index


Bibliography