Topography of thebes, and general view of egypt: being a short account of the principal objects worthy of notice in the valley of the nile
Auteur :
Wilkinson, John Gardner
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108065863
Date de publication :
5 sept. 2013
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 3,7 cm
Poids :
830 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
When published in 1835, this was the first major work in English on the subject. The text and plates give valuable insight into contemporary Egypt and its ancient heritage. In the chapter on the daily life of the ancient Egyptians, the author shines a light on a lost civilisation.