![]() This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt expands upon the first edition through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries on Egyptian rulers, bureaucrats, and commoners whose records have survived, as well as ancient society, religion, and gods. Ancient Egyptian civilization, situated along the Nile River, began around 3150 BC and was ruled by pharaohs for three millennia until it was conquered by Rome in 31 BC. The great pyramids of Giza, Tutankhamun, the Great Sphinx, Cleopatra, and Ramesses II-the names and achievements of ancient Egypt are legendary. He is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries. Bierbrier was assistant keeper in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities, British Museum, London, for 25 years before his retirement. ![]() 4501 Forbes Boulevard, Suite 200 Lanham, Maryland 20706 1-80 A wholly owned subsidiary of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc. 22įor orders and information please contact the publisher Scarecrow Press, Inc. History Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras, No.
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