Item #60589 The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt ( 3 Volumes, Complete ). Ancient Egypt, Donald B. - REDFORD, in Chief.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt ( 3 Volumes, Complete ).

Oxford / New York: Oxford University Press, 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. Quartos. Three volumes complete. Total 1880 pages, index. Beige decorated cloth with gilt rules and lettering to spine, and green lettering to upper boards, map endpapers. Generously illustrated in black and white. The first English-language, multi-volume reference work on ancient Egypt that spans all fields--archaeology, biography, history, language, and social history, and which features 600 original articles written by leading scholars. From Oxford: "The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt" goes far beyond the records of archaeology to make available what we know about the full social, political, religious, cultural and artistic legacy of this 5,000 year civilization. The Encyclopedia offers the most complete picture available of ancient Egyptian civilization, from the predynastic era to its eclipse in the seventh century CE. Here is the Egyptian world in illuminating, accessible detail: art, architecture, religion, language, literature, trade, politics, everyday social life and the culture of the court. Of special interest is the coverage of themes and issues that are particularly controversial--such as the new theories of the origins of complex society in the Nile Valley, new discoveries about Greco-Roman Egypt, and new developments in literature, religion, linguistics and other fields, including the debates about Egypt's African legacy. Extensively illustrated with photographs, line drawings, and maps, the Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt is designed for the widest possible access, serving students, teachers, and scholars in fields ranging from Near East archaeology and classics to ancient art, architecture, history, language and religion, as well as general readers fascinated by a world that remains--even today--incompletely mapped. All volumes have very light shelf rubbing but otherwise appear to be unused. A lovely bright set in near Fine condition (No dust jackets -as issued). Very large heavy set - additional shipping will be required. Item #60589
ISBN: 9780195102345

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