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The Oxford history of ancient Egypt

by Ian Shaw

This work traces the development of ancient Egyptian civilisation from its prehistoric origins to its conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. It examines daily life and death in the Nile valley, alongside early masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature.

Accession 3129 ISBN 9780192802934 Publisher Oxford University Press
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