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Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
Morris L. Bierbrier
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
Hardback. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras. Num Pages: 488 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 151 x 31. Weight in Grams: 803.
The great pyramids of Giza, Tutankhamun, the Great Sphinx, Cleopatra, and Ramesses II: the names and achievements of Ancient Egypt are legendary. Situated along the Nile River, the Ancient Egyptian civilization began around 3150 BC and lasted over three millennia until it was conquered by Rome in 31 BC. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt expands upon the information presented in the first with a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on Egyptian rulers, bureaucrats, and commoners whose records have survived, as well as ancient society, religion, and ... Read more
The great pyramids of Giza, Tutankhamun, the Great Sphinx, Cleopatra, and Ramesses II: the names and achievements of Ancient Egypt are legendary. Situated along the Nile River, the Ancient Egyptian civilization began around 3150 BC and lasted over three millennia until it was conquered by Rome in 31 BC. The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt expands upon the information presented in the first with a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on Egyptian rulers, bureaucrats, and commoners whose records have survived, as well as ancient society, religion, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations & Historical Eras
Number of Pages
488
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810857940
SKU
V9780810857940
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About Morris L. Bierbrier
Morris L. Bierbrier was Assistant Keeper in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities, British Museum, London for 25 years before his retirement. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
Packed with engaging information....Recommended.
Library Journal
This volume is by a well-known Egyptologist provides the interested reader/researcher with a wealth of information that can serve as a prelude to further research....Of tremendous value is the extensive set of bibliographies, well over one hundred pages of useful resources....Such a combination of resources in one modest volume will serve scholars ... Read more
Library Journal
This volume is by a well-known Egyptologist provides the interested reader/researcher with a wealth of information that can serve as a prelude to further research....Of tremendous value is the extensive set of bibliographies, well over one hundred pages of useful resources....Such a combination of resources in one modest volume will serve scholars ... Read more