| Egypt Pocket Guide: The Pyramids Contributor(s): Siliotti, Alberto (Author) |
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ISBN: 9774246403 ISBN-13: 9789774246401 Publisher: American University in Cairo Press OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: A new series of handy pocket guides for explorers of Egypt's rich past and exciting present, packed with information and brilliantly illustrated with color photographs, maps, plans, and 3-D drawings - all in just 48 pages.The pyramids of Egypt are an essential stop on virtually every traveler's Egyptian itinerary. This new guide provides the essential historical facts as well as practical information about visiting each of the pyramids on the Giza plateau, while leaving your hands free for clambering in and out of these fascinating monuments. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Middle East - Egypt - History | Ancient - Egypt |
| Dewey: 932 |
| LCCN: 2002319549 |
| Series: Egypt Pocket Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 4.76" W x 8.44" (0.21 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Middle East - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A new series of handy pocket guides for explorers of Egypt's rich past and exciting present, packed with information and brilliantly illustrated with color photographs, maps, plans, and 3-D drawings--all in just 48 pages. The pyramids of Egypt are an essential stop on virtually every traveler's Egyptian itinerary. This new guide provides the essential historical facts as well as practical information about visiting each of the pyramids on the Giza plateau, while leaving your hands free for clambering in and out of these fascinating monuments. |
Contributor Bio(s): Siliotti, Alberto: - Alberto Siliotti is a scientific journalist who specializes in Egyptology. He has written several popular books including Guide to the Pyramids of Egypt and The Discovery of Ancient Egypt, both published by the AUC Press in 1998. |