Synopses & Reviews
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 seen today. This is a must-have addition to the library of anyone interested in ancient Egypt, and a necessary companion for the traveler.
Synopsis
This beautifully designed pocket referenceand#151;more a compact encyclopedia than a dictionaryand#151;presents ancient Egypt in stunningly-produced photographs and concise textual descriptions of Egyptian art, culture, and government. Not merely a travel guide, this handy and easy-to-use guide provides an overall 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 seen today. This is a must-have addition to the library of anyone interested in ancient Egypt, and a necessary companion for the traveler.
About the Author
Alessia Fassone holds degrees in Egyptology and archaeology from the University of Turin, Italy, and Enrico Ferraris holds 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 Archaeological Mission in Alexandria, Egypt.