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Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt Hardcover – August 17, 1999

by Margaret Bunson (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANCIENT EGYPT is the first single-volume reference guide to the remarkable culture that flourished on the banks of the Nile from the predynastic period, 3200 B.C., to the fall of the New Kingdom in 1070 B.C.
Illustrated with more than 175 line drawings, maps, and time charts, over 1,500 entries span all the gods, rulers, cities, and themes important in ancient Egypt, including:
-Art and Architecture
-Pyramids
-The Sphinx
-The Military
In addition, several extensive essays on such key topics as astronomy, mortuary rituals, agriculture, further illuminate this fascinating period of civilization.
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Gramercy
  4. Publication date
    August 17, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    7.4 x 1.3 x 9.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0517203804
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0517203804
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANCIENT EGYPT is the first single-volume reference guide to the remarkable culture that flourished on the banks of the Nile from the predynastic period, 3200 B.C., to the fall of the New Kingdom in 1070 B.C.
Illustrated with more than 175 line drawings, maps, and time charts, over 1,500 entries span all the gods, rulers, cities, and themes important in ancient Egypt, including:
-Art and Architecture
-Pyramids
-The Sphinx
-The Military
In addition, several extensive essays on such key topics as astronomy, mortuary rituals, agriculture, further illuminate this fascinating period of civilization.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gramercy; 2nd Printing edition (August 17, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0517203804
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0517203804
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 1.3 x 9.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 21 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Chris Rhetts
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the dough.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2014
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Not being an expert on the subject, I have no way of knowing if this book has outright errors, as one reviewer suggested. That said, I found all the entries to be well written and concise. Its even fun to just rummage around in - and definitely worth having on hand while reading a conventional history of Egypt. One proviso: This book isn't exactly packed with illustrations, and what there are, all of them are black and white drawings.
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Merry Lynn
4.0 out of 5 stars Gift purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2022
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Requ dyed gift purchase. Interesting reading and I will have read this book myself
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2015
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The service and the product was very good!
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José López
5.0 out of 5 stars So Much Information.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2009
So much information packed into this Hardcover book, I got this couple years back at Universal Studios Orlando, Or Busch Gardens Tampa Fla? I don't remember, but it was in A Egyptian themed section of the park? Now that I think about it, it's probably Busch Gardens. Wonderful jam Packed book. Literally A ENCYCLOPEDIA of Ancient Egypt. All the Gods/Pharaohs are here. Ramses, the Young King Tut, Cleopatra. so much, things about Egyptian Culture in those times, that I never knew.This book is what got me interested in Ancient Egypt in the first place.
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Heather Staats
5.0 out of 5 stars great
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2001
this book is worth 10 stars. there is so much info. this book has everything in it, including all the pharaoh's from ramesses the great to den. this book talks about the the queen's of egypt from Nefertiti to a'at. the every day things, different cities, religious in egypt, including gods, their spiritual ideals,are all in this book. If you have ever wondered about the armarna, period how many wives ramesses the great had, what egyptian men and women dress was, how dwarf's were looked upon, or what egyptians used for pillows this is the book for you. it's the best book i'v bought and i'm sure that you will love it as much as me.
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F. S. Murad
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2007
It's a very informative and useful book for any Ancient Egyptian buff.
Don't hesitate to buy it's a wonderful book to have in you collection! :)
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Chris Van Deelen
5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable research tool.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2001
For anyone who has a passing interest in the ancient Egyptian culture, to those who need information for school reports or so forth, this book is incredibly useful.
All the entries are listed alphabetically for easy reference and cross referenced as well, so if you wanted to know about a certain queen or Pharaoh, there will be entries listed with more information on subjects pertaining to that particular entry.
Combined with the reference book Who's Who in Ancient Egypt, you have an invaluable set of resource books.
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The Secourist
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource.
Reviewed in Canada on September 9, 2013
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Like the dictionary from the same writer this is a invaluable resource for information. Well done as it includes people that are not listed or explained in any other books so far that I have seen.
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