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Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson (2008, Hardcover)

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"The Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt" by Ian Shaw & Paul Nicholson is an excellent reference book focusing on the history of ancient Egypt. Published by Princeton University Press in 2008, this hardcover dictionary features 368 pages filled with valuable information on ancient Egypt. Written in English, this comprehensive resource covers various subjects related to the Middle East, specifically Egypt. With a size of 10.8 x 10.9 x 8.5 inches and weighing 60.1 ounces, this dictionary is a must-have for those interested in the ancient history of Egypt." Please refer to the pictures for the condition of the book.

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PublisherPrinceton University Press

ISBN-100691137625

ISBN-139780691137629

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Number of Pages368 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NamePrinceton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt

SubjectDictionaries, Encyclopedias, Ancient / Egypt, Middle East / Egypt (See Also Ancient / Egypt)

Publication Year2008

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Subject AreaReference, History

AuthorIan Shaw, Paul Nicholson

FormatHardcover

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Item Weight60.1 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width8.5 in

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ReviewsPraise for the previous edition: "The best of both worlds: a basic textbook that would not disfigure a coffee table, and a picture book with bite." -- Times Higher Education Supplement, For more than a decade, this attractive single-volume reference has been the most informative and user-friendly dictionary of ancient Egypt available. Written by Shaw and Nicholson, two archaeologists with more than 20 years of excavation experience, The Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt is essential and indispensible. The new edition features a completely revised text, hundreds of illustrations in full color and more than 600 up-to-date alphabetical entries that range from agriculture to Zawiyetel-Mayitin. In short, this excellent work provides concise information on all aspects of Egypt during the pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods., "This moderately priced work is an excellent starting point for anyone attracted to ancient Egypt." --C.C. Smith, Choice, "This moderately priced work is an excellent starting point for anyone attracted to ancient Egypt." ---C.C. Smith, Choice, The Princeton Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt has been thoroughly revised and updated by editors Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson, and includes important discoveries from the past decade., Praise for the previous edition: "Not only a delight for the general reader, but of genuine use to the student and researcher. -- "Art Newspaper, Praise for the previous edition: "Not only a delight for the general reader, but of genuine use to the student and researcher., "This revised edition has the most important discoveries and scholarship in the field in the last 13 years. Shaw and Nicholson each have more than 20 years experience in excavation in Egypt. The book covers 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization, including themes, sites, objects, individuals and historical periods. Among its features are 600 alphabetical entries, revised and enlarged maps and diagrams, and more than 500 illustrations."-- Angelyn N. Hutchinson, Deseret Morning News, This revised edition has the most important discoveries and scholarship in the field in the last 13 years. Shaw and Nicholson each have more than 20 years experience in excavation in Egypt. The book covers 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization, including themes, sites, objects, individuals and historical periods. Among its features are 600 alphabetical entries, revised and enlarged maps and diagrams, and more than 500 illustrations. ---Angelyn N. Hutchinson, Deseret Morning News, This work should be a standard source in university libraries and public libraries with collections on ancient history. -- Shannon Graff Hysell, American Reference Books Annual, Praise for the previous edition (The Dictionary of Ancient Egypt): "Broad coverage makes the volume particularly attractive. . . . It sets a standard that all such works should emulate and strive to attain., Praise for the previous edition: "The best of both worlds: a basic textbook that would not disfigure a coffee table, and a picture book with bite."-- Times Higher Education Supplement, " The Princeton Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt has been thoroughly revised and updated by editors Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson, and includes important discoveries from the past decade." ---Nicholas A. Basbanes, Florida Sun-Sentinel, "Easily the best single-volume general reference work on ancient Egypt in recent years--nothing on the market can compare to this book. The authors' revision makes this useful book even better." --T. G. Wilfong, University of Michigan, "Written in a clear and succinct style that is understandable for general readers, the 600 entries range in length from a brief paragraph to a page or so. . . . [T]his volume's solid and now up-to-date content as well as its attractive price make it a worthwhile addition for most libraries." -- Library Journal, Praise for the previous edition: "Answers every Egyptian question you can imagine." -- New Statesman, "This moderately priced work is an excellent starting point for anyone attracted to ancient Egypt."-- C.C. Smith, Choice, "Written in a clear and succinct style that is understandable for general readers, the 600 entries range in length from a brief paragraph to a page or so. . . . [T]his volume's solid and now up-to-date content as well as its attractive price make it a worthwhile addition for most libraries."-- Library Journal, For more than a decade, this attractive single-volume reference has been the most informative and user-friendly dictionary of ancient Egypt available. Written by Shaw and Nicholson, two archaeologists with more than 20 years of excavation experience,The Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egyptis essential and indispensible. The new edition features a completely revised text, hundreds of illustrations in full color and more than 600 up-to-date alphabetical entries that range from agriculture to Zawiyetel-Mayitin. In short, this excellent work provides concise information on all aspects of Egypt during the pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods., Praise for the previous edition: "Broad coverage makes the volume particularly attractive. It sets a standard that all such works should emulate and strive to attain. -- "Journal of Near Eastern Studies, " The Princeton Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt has been thoroughly revised and updated by editors Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson, and includes important discoveries from the past decade."-- Nicholas A. Basbanes, Florida Sun-Sentinel, This revised edition has the most important discoveries and scholarship in the field in the last 13 years. Shaw and Nicholson each have more than 20 years experience in excavation in Egypt. The book covers 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization, including themes, sites, objects, individuals and historical periods. Among its features are 600 alphabetical entries, revised and enlarged maps and diagrams, and more than 500 illustrations., "This work should be a standard source in university libraries and public libraries with collections on ancient history." --Shannon Graff Hysell, American Reference Books Annual, This work should be a standard source in university libraries and public libraries with collections on ancient history. ---Shannon Graff Hysell, American Reference Books Annual, Written in a clear and succinct style that is understandable for general readers, the 600 entries range in length from a brief paragraph to a page or so. . . . [T]his volume's solid and now up-to-date content as well as its attractive price make it a worthwhile addition for most libraries., This revised edition has the most important discoveries and scholarship in the field in the last 13 years. Shaw and Nicholson each have more than 20 years experience in excavation in Egypt. The book covers 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization, including themes, sites, objects, individuals and historical periods. Among its features are 600 alphabetical entries, revised and enlarged maps and diagrams, and more than 500 illustrations. -- Angelyn N. Hutchinson, Deseret Morning News, The Princeton Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt has been thoroughly revised and updated by editors Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson, and includes important discoveries from the past decade. ---Nicholas A. Basbanes, Florida Sun-Sentinel, The Princeton Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt has been thoroughly revised and updated by editors Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson, and includes important discoveries from the past decade. -- Nicholas A. Basbanes, Florida Sun-Sentinel, " The Princeton Dictionary Of Ancient Egypt has been thoroughly revised and updated by editors Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson, and includes important discoveries from the past decade." --Nicholas A. Basbanes, Florida Sun-Sentinel, Written in a clear and succinct style that is understandable for general readers, the 600 entries range in length from a brief paragraph to a page or so. . . . [T]his volume's solid and now up-to-date content as well as its attractive price make it a worthwhile addition for most libraries. -- "Library Journal, "This revised edition has the most important discoveries and scholarship in the field in the last 13 years. Shaw and Nicholson each have more than 20 years experience in excavation in Egypt. The book covers 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization, including themes, sites, objects, individuals and historical periods. Among its features are 600 alphabetical entries, revised and enlarged maps and diagrams, and more than 500 illustrations." ---Angelyn N. Hutchinson, Deseret Morning News, "Praise for the previous edition: "Broad coverage makes the volume particularly attractive. It sets a standard that all such works should emulate and strive to attain."", "This work should be a standard source in university libraries and public libraries with collections on ancient history."-- Shannon Graff Hysell, American Reference Books Annual, This moderately priced work is an excellent starting point for anyone attracted to ancient Egypt. ---C.C. Smith, Choice, "This work should be a standard source in university libraries and public libraries with collections on ancient history." ---Shannon Graff Hysell, American Reference Books Annual, "Praise for the previous edition: "Not only a delight for the general reader, but of genuine use to the student and researcher."", This work should be a standard source in university libraries and public libraries with collections on ancient history., Praise for the previous edition: "Not only a delight for the general reader, but of genuine use to the student and researcher." -- Art Newspaper, Praise for the previous edition: "Broad coverage makes the volume particularly attractive. It sets a standard that all such works should emulate and strive to attain."-- Journal of Near Eastern Studies, "This revised edition has the most important discoveries and scholarship in the field in the last 13 years. Shaw and Nicholson each have more than 20 years experience in excavation in Egypt. The book covers 4,000 years of Egyptian civilization, including themes, sites, objects, individuals and historical periods. Among its features are 600 alphabetical entries, revised and enlarged maps and diagrams, and more than 500 illustrations." --Angelyn N. Hutchinson, Deseret Morning News, Praise for the previous edition: "The best of both worlds: a basic textbook that would not disfigure a coffee table, and a picture book with bite. -- "Times Higher Education Supplement, Praise for the previous edition: "Not only a delight for the general reader, but of genuine use to the student and researcher.", For more than a decade, this attractive single-volume reference has been the most informative and user-friendly dictionary of ancient Egypt available. Written by Shaw and Nicholson, two archaeologists with more than 20 years of excavation experience, The Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt is essential and indispensible. The new edition features a completely revised text, hundreds of illustrations in full color and more than 600 up-to-date alphabetical entries that range from agriculture to Zawiyetel-Mayitin. In short, this excellent work provides concise information on all aspects of Egypt during the pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. -- "Tucson Citizen, Praise for the previous edition: "The best of both worlds: a basic textbook that would not disfigure a coffee table, and a picture book with bite., "For more than a decade, this attractive single-volume reference has been the most informative and user-friendly dictionary of ancient Egypt available. Written by Shaw and Nicholson, two archaeologists with more than 20 years of excavation experience, The Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt is essential and indispensible. The new edition features a completely revised text, hundreds of illustrations in full color and more than 600 up-to-date alphabetical entries that range from agriculture to Zawiyetel-Mayitin. In short, this excellent work provides concise information on all aspects of Egypt during the pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods."-- Tucson Citizen, "Written in a clear and succinct style that is understandable for general readers, the 600 entries range in length from a brief paragraph to a page or so. . . . [T]his volumes solid and now up-to-date content as well as its attractive price make it a worthwhile addition for most libraries."-- Library Journal, This moderately priced work is an excellent starting point for anyone attracted to ancient Egypt. -- C.C. Smith, Choice, "Praise for the previous edition: "The best of both worlds: a basic textbook that would not disfigure a coffee table, and a picture book with bite."", The Princeton Dictionary Of Ancient Egypthas been thoroughly revised and updated by editors Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson, and includes important discoveries from the past decade., Praise for the previous edition: "Answers every Egyptian question you can imagine. -- "New Statesman, Praise for the previous edition: "Broad coverage makes the volume particularly attractive. It sets a standard that all such works should emulate and strive to attain.", Praise for the previous edition: "The best of both worlds: a basic textbook that would not disfigure a coffee table, and a picture book with bite.", Praise for the previous edition: "Broad coverage makes the volume particularly attractive. It sets a standard that all such works should emulate and strive to attain." -- Journal of Near Eastern Studies, "For more than a decade, this attractive single-volume reference has been the most informative and user-friendly dictionary of ancient Egypt available. Written by Shaw and Nicholson, two archaeologists with more than 20 years of excavation experience, The Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt is essential and indispensible. The new edition features a completely revised text, hundreds of illustrations in full color and more than 600 up-to-date alphabetical entries that range from agriculture to Zawiyetel-Mayitin. In short, this excellent work provides concise information on all aspects of Egypt during the pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods." -- Tucson Citizen, Praise for the previous edition: "Not only a delight for the general reader, but of genuine use to the student and researcher."-- Art Newspaper, Praise for the previous edition: "Broad coverage makes the volume particularly attractive. It sets a standard that all such works should emulate and strive to attain.

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Dewey Edition22

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Dewey Decimal932.003

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

SynopsisFor more than a decade, Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson's Dictionary of Ancient Egypt has been the most informative and useful dictionary of ancient Egypt available, one that Library Journal called "a preeminent source" and "the essential choice." Now fully revised and updated, this new edition covers the most important discoveries and scholarship in the field since 1995. Written by two archaeologists, each with more than twenty years of excavation experience in Egypt, this authoritative dictionary defines and explains important themes, sites, objects, individuals, and historical periods throughout four thousand years of Egyptian civilization. More than 600 A-to-Z entries provide concise information on all aspects of ancient Egypt and Nubia during the pharaonic and Graeco-Roman periods. Each entry is followed by a bibliography, allowing readers to pursue subjects in more detail. The dictionary is lavishly illustrated with photographs, line drawings, site plans, and maps. The Princeton Dictionary of Ancient Egypt is an indispensable resource for researchers, students, and anyone with an interest in the ancient world. Completely revised text More than 600 up-to-date alphabetical entries ranging from agriculture to Zawiyet el-Mayitin, and includes more than 80 new terms Up-to-date bibliographies for each entry Revised and enlarged maps and diagrams More than 500 illustrations Thoroughly indexed and cross-referenced Includes a chronology of dynasties, a list of Egyptologists mentioned in the text, and an alphabetical list of Theban tombs