The world of the Pharaohs / Christine Hobson; foreword by Thomas J. Logan
1987, First Edition. London : Thames and Hudson. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 192 pages; Physical description: 192 p : illus. (some col.) ; 26 cm. Summary: For anyone intrigued by the mysteries of the ancient land of the pyramids, this is a record of civilization along the Nile and an account of the growth of Egyptian archaeology from its beginnings. Through the work of pioneer archaeologists - from Flinders Petrie at Amarna and Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings, to Geoffrey Martin at Saqqara - all aspects of Egypt's rich culture are examined, including tombs, temples and pyramids, hieroglyphs and mummies. A gazetteer of sites to visit is provided, along with lists of pharoahs and a comparative chronology. Subjects: Pharaohs -- History -- Archaeology -- Egyptology -- Ancient civilization -- Antiquities. Item #201924
ISBN: 0500050465
Price: €10.95