Ancient Egypt (Reference Classics Series) - Softcover

David Silverman

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9781904292432: Ancient Egypt (Reference Classics Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904292437 ISBN 13: 9781904292432

Publisher: Watkins Publishing LTD, 2003

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A fabulous collaboration of images and text encompassing all areas of Egypt's rich culture With a wonderful marriage of text and stunning design, Ancient Egypt takes us on a captivating journey exploring all the key themes of this extraordinary culture including the history, the religion, the art and the science as well as the myths and legends. Providing a perfect backdrop are wonderful colour photographs, which help to encapsulate the vivid and powerful symbols of this fascinating civilisation - from temple stone carvings to the famous Book of the Dead. This book covers themes that have long preoccupied the popular imagination and the contributors provide a fantastic insight into this compelling subject area.

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"The writing is based on the latest historical research and archaeological finds, offering readers a penetrating look at the daily life of both royalty and commoner."

About the Author:

Professor David Silverman, one of the most distinguished figures in Egyptology today is currently Curator-in-Charge of the Egyptian Section of the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Previous publications include Language and Writing in Ancient Egypt (1990), Religion in Ancient Egypt (with J. Baines and L. Lasko; 1991), and Ancient Egyptian Kingship (co-author; 1995). His field work record is extensive and prestigious including co-director of a Boston Museum of Fine Arts/University of Pennsylvania expedition to Saqqara, where he did pioneering work on the Old Kingdom Tomb of Meri-Teti and the Middle Kingdom tombs of Ihy and Hetip.

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