Atlas Of Ancient Egypt
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A landmark work in Egyptology, Atlas of Ancient Egypt presents a comprehensive geographical and cultural survey of one of the ancient world's most enduring civilizations. Authors John Baines and Jaromir Malek — both distinguished Oxford scholars — map the full sweep of Egyptian history, detailing the major sites, monuments, and regions from the Nile Delta in the north to the temples of Nubia in the south. The atlas illustrates the deep connections between Egypt's physical landscape and its religious, political, and artistic life, offering richly annotated maps alongside authoritative essays on topics ranging from burial practices to trade routes. Written with academic precision yet accessible to the general reader, it serves as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand how geography shaped the rise and endurance of pharaonic culture. Whether used as a scholarly resource or a companion to travel, this atlas remains one of the most thorough and visually informative guides to the ancient Egyptian world ever produced.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
A landmark work in Egyptology, Atlas of Ancient Egypt presents a comprehensive geographical and cultural survey of one of the ancient world's most enduring civilizations. Authors John Baines and Jaromir Malek — both distinguished Oxford scholars — map the full sweep of Egyptian history, detailing the major sites, monuments, and regions from the Nile Delta in the north to the temples of Nubia in the south. The atlas illustrates the deep connections between Egypt's physical landscape and its religious, political, and artistic life, offering richly annotated maps alongside authoritative essays on topics ranging from burial practices to trade routes. Written with academic precision yet accessible to the general reader, it serves as an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand how geography shaped the rise and endurance of pharaonic culture. Whether used as a scholarly resource or a companion to travel, this atlas remains one of the most thorough and visually informative guides to the ancient Egyptian world ever produced.
