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Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology
Paul T Nicholson
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Description for Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology
hardcover. The book describes current research into all aspects of craftwork in ancient Egypt. Editor(s): Nicholson, Paul T.; Shaw, Ian. Num Pages: 724 pages, 26 tables 393 figures. BIC Classification: 1HBE; HDD; TB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 227 x 48. Weight in Grams: 2782.
This is a study of the procurement and processing of raw materials employed by the ancient Egyptians over the five millennia of the Predynastic and Pharaonic periods (c.5500–332 BC). During this time, not only were there variations in the preferred materials for particular types of artefacts, but also gradual processes of technological change, and the industries of the Chalcolithic period were complemented and sometimes superseded by the innovations of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Among the topics covered are stone quarrying, the building of temples and pyramids, techniques for preserving meat, fish, and poultry, glass and faience, the baking ... Read more
This is a study of the procurement and processing of raw materials employed by the ancient Egyptians over the five millennia of the Predynastic and Pharaonic periods (c.5500–332 BC). During this time, not only were there variations in the preferred materials for particular types of artefacts, but also gradual processes of technological change, and the industries of the Chalcolithic period were complemented and sometimes superseded by the innovations of the Bronze and Iron Ages. Among the topics covered are stone quarrying, the building of temples and pyramids, techniques for preserving meat, fish, and poultry, glass and faience, the baking ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
724
Condition
New
Number of Pages
724
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521452571
SKU
V9780521452571
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Ref
99-3
Reviews for Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology
Review of the hardback: 'Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology … augments and extends Lucas's work. The editors have enlisted the specialist knowledge of thirty-four scholars to accomplish their purpose, and the resulting volume is very impressive.' The Times Literary Supplement 'This is a really useful reference book and one which will be essential for all serious students as well as ... Read more