The world of the Pharaohs
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New York, N.Y. : Thames and Hudson, 1987.
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Book
Physical Desc:
192 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, plans, portraits ; 26 cm
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A complete guide to ancient Egypt. Fully illustrated with stunning photographs, maps, and diagrams, it provides the modern traveler, student or enthusiast with all the information necessary to appreciate this giant among early civilizations.
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CMU Main Books 3rd Floor
DT60 .E46 1987
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English
ISBN:
0500050465, 9780500050460, 0500275602, 9780500275603
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 178-179) and index.
Description
A complete guide to ancient Egypt. Fully illustrated with stunning photographs, maps, and diagrams, it provides the modern traveler, student or enthusiast with all the information necessary to appreciate this giant among early civilizations.
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APA Citation (style guide)
El Mahdy, C., & Logan, T. J. (1987). The world of the Pharaohs. New York, N.Y., Thames and Hudson.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)El Mahdy, Christine and Thomas J. Logan. 1987. The World of the Pharaohs. New York, N.Y., Thames and Hudson.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)El Mahdy, Christine and Thomas J. Logan, The World of the Pharaohs. New York, N.Y., Thames and Hudson, 1987.
MLA Citation (style guide)El Mahdy, Christine. and Thomas J Logan. The World of the Pharaohs. New York, N.Y., Thames and Hudson, 1987.
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