A visual and textual guide to every aspect of the culture, from prehistoric times to the years of late Roman antiquity, taking account of recent discoveries and utilizing the British Museum's vast collections to illustrate social and economic life, religious beliefs, funerary practices, and technical achievements.

"An impressive visual and textual guide . . . covers every aspect of the culture from prehistoric times through the three millennia of Pharaonic history to the years of late Roman antiquity when Christianity replaced the ancient religion, script, and art." — Midwest Book Review

ISBN 0-500-27902-0 · 170 illustrations, 80 in color · 192 pages · EGYPT / HISTORY

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