The Ancient Egypt Guide (Interlink Guide)

The Ancient Egypt Guide (Interlink Guide)

Originally published as the <i>Penguin Guide to Ancient Egypt</i>, William Murnane's highly-acclaimed book has been fully revised and updated by Professor Aidan Dodson. This new edition will bring Murnane's engaging yet rigorous learning to a new audience, complete with a chapter on the wonderful medieval architecture of Cairo, and extensive practical information. <P>The book combines up-to-date guidebook information with a compact yet wide-ranging cultural history. It contains: <br> * A complete background to Ancient Egypt, including its people and institutions<br> * Descriptions of the sites, all fully cross-referenced to the text<br> * Itineraries of the most significant Pharaonic remains, Christian sites and Islamic monuments around Cairo * Detailed surveys of major monuments and accessible sites off the beaten track<br> * Over 200 area maps, plans and photographs<br> * Practical information for transportation, food, lodging and local customs