The Tomb in Ancient Egypt: Royal and Private Sepulchres from the Early Dynastic Period to the Romans Hardcover – 18 February 2008

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I will say that this is not a coffee table book and isn't for casual readers on the subject. The book itself is more text than imagery, and for that I am thankful. However, for those that aren't interested in every minute detail on Egyptian beliefs relating to the afterlife and their tombs, this could prove to be a boring read. The author stays away from making outlandish claims and states the facts, which is probably why I enjoy it so much. I know some Egyptologists tend to draw conclusions and claim them to be fact, but that isn't the case here. The text is extremely well researched and reads more like a textbook, but it doesn't come across as extremely boring or dry by any means. There is so much fascinating information in here and more importantly, the layouts of the tombs are sketched out. You get a much better understanding of the ancient burial customs than if you were to read a book that quickly touches on the subject.Though I did say that the book is more text oriented as opposed to glossy photos, it doesn't mean that there aren't any great photographs. However, the photographs aren't the focal point of the book. They are used to accompany the text and help the reader understand what is being talked about. I will say that most photographs are in black and white, and there are few colored ones.Would I recommend this book? Absolutely! It is a fascinating read that can take some time to finish, but it leaves you understanding the ancient Egyptians much better. I would recommend that anyone reading this have at least some understanding of the culture because it can be overwhelming if you don't.

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I bought this book to help me with a university essay. I suspect I am going to get an awful lot of use out of this book! There are plenty of pictures and diagrams and the textual information is clear and well-presented.

Very thorough study of Ancient Egyptian funerary architecture. Well illustrated with photos, plans etc.