The ancient civilization of Egypt offers a dazzling array of kings and dynasties, gods and goddesses, temples and tombs, and this new dictionary provides a handy reference guide through this endlessly fascinating subject. All the major archaeological sites of Egypt and Sudan are described and a unique feature of this unrivalled coverage is a separate entry for every king who ruled Egypt, from its birth as a state to Alexander the Great. From Abgig to Zoser, from aegis to zodiac, this book will appeal to tourists, museum visitors, armchair travellers and serious scholars alike.

The most extensive and best-illustrated single-volume dictionary of Ancient Egypt - an indispensable guide to the greatest civilization of the ancient world

About the Author
Dr Toby Wilkinson is a Bye-Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge. The author of many books on ancient Egypt, he won the Hessell-Tiltman prize in 2011 for The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt: The History of a Civilisation from 3000 BC to Cleopatra. .Among his previous books are Genesis of the Pharaohs and Lives of the Ancient Egyptians, both published by Thames & Hudson.

Reviews
'Full, revealing and efficiently cross-referenced: and the illustrations show just how well Thames & Hudson can do this kind of book' - Northern Earth
'A lively, readable, and awesomely up-to-date work of reference' - Dr John Ray, University of Cambridge
'A treasure-trove to students of ancient Egyptian life and a handy introduction for those coming to the study for the first time' - Contemporary Review



Book Information
ISBN 9780500203965
Author Toby Wilkinson
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 630g