About this title: Egyptians are perhaps best known for the fascinating ways in which they grappled with the mysteries of death and the afterlife. This illustrated book draws on the British Museum's world-famous collection of mummies and other funerary evidence to offer an account of Egyptian beliefs in an afterlife and examine the ways in which Egyptian society responded materially to the challenges these beliefs imposed. The book describes the numerous provisions made for the dead and the intricate rituals carried out on their behalf. It looks at embalming, coffins and sarcophagi, "shabti" figures, magic and ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780226791647ISBN:0226791645
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780226791647ISBN:0226791645
Description: Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Softcover, very small amt. corner wear to cover, otherwise as new--no remainder or other marks. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 272 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: British Museum Press, London
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780714119175ISBN:0714119172
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. One corner on back cover slightly creased, otherwise VG throughout. 272 p. : ill. (some col. ); 25 cm. Includes Illustrations. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226791647ISBN:0226791645
Description: Good. 0226791645 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CHICAGO PR
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780226791647ISBN:0226791645
Description: New. Of all the ancient peoples, the Egyptians are perhaps best known for the fascinating ways in which they grappled with the mysteries of death and the afterlife. This beautifully illustrated book draws on the British Museum's world-famous collection of... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226791647ISBN:0226791645
Description: New. 0226791645 Absolutely Brand New. No marks and in pristine condition. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Description: Fine. Used-Like New. British Museum Press. London, UK, 2001. Soft Cover. 8vo. Book is Fine. No Jacket. 272 Pages, with 162 Colour Illustrations and 38 Black and White Illustrations. read more
Binding: softcover-
Publisher: British Museum, London, England
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780714119175ISBN:0714119172
Description: New- 24.5 x 19 cms. 272 pages-in English-162 color and 38 b/w illustrations-a description of ancient Egypt's attitudes to dying and death, lavishly illustrated by funerary objects from the collections in the British Museum-biblio., chronology and index. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: British Museum Press, London
Date Published: 2001
Description: With 162 colour and 38 black-and-white illustrations. Provides a concise introduction to the subject of ancient Egyptian attitudes to death and the dead. Drawing on the British Museum's collection of mummies and funerary equipment, John H. Taylor considers embalming, coffins, and sarcophagi, shabti figures, magic and rituals, amulets and papyri, as well as the mummification of sacred animals. The text reflects recent developments in the interpretation of Egyptian burial practices, and ... read more
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