Egypt

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext This beautifully designed pocket reference--more a compact encyclopedia than a dictionary--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. Zusammenfassung This beautifully designed pocket reference—more a compact encyclopedia than a dictionary—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.

Product details

• Authors: Alessia Fassone, Fassone Alessia, Enrico Ferraris
• Assisted by: Jay Hyams (Translation)
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.07.2008
• EAN: 9780520256484
• ISBN: 978-0-520-25648-4
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 199 mm x 28 mm
• Series: Dictionaries of Civilization; Dictionaries of Civilization; Dictionaries of Civilization (UPCCP)
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; HISTORY / Ancient / Egypt, HISTORY / Africa / General, HISTORY / Reference, Reference works, Ancient History, African History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient Egypt, African history: pre-colonial period