Land of the Pharaohs

First published in 2005. Samuel Manning's classic work is indispensable for any>one interested in the history of Egyptology. Arranged in the form of a journey proceeding through Alexandria, Cairo, Assouan and Abu-Simbel, the book contains a wealth of archaeological and historical information. Manning's prose pulses with the excitement familiar to anyone who has ventured into unexplored territory, whether physically or in his imagination.

List of contents

CHAPTER I ALEXANDRIA TO CAIRO CHAPTER II CAIRO TO ASSOUAN CHAPTER III ASSOUAN TO ABU-SIMBEL CHAPTER IV SOME RESULTS OF MODERN EXCAVATION;IN EGYPT. CHAPTER V EGYPT TO SINAI

About the author

Samuel Manning

Summary

First published in 2005. Samuel Manning's classic work is indispensable for any>one interested in the history of Egyptology. Arranged in the form of a journey proceeding through Alexandria, Cairo, Assouan and Abu-Simbel, the book contains a wealth of archaeological and historical information. Manning's prose pulses with the excitement familiar to anyone who has ventured into unexplored territory, whether physically or in his imagination.

Product details

• Authors: Manning, Manning, Samuel Manning, Manning Samuel
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.09.2014
• EAN: 9780415649568
• ISBN: 978-0-415-64956-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Library of Ancient Egypt
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology by period / region, Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Archaeology / Egyptology