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Amelia Edwards' English translation of the Manual of Egyptian Archaeology by the renowned French Egyptologist Gaston Camille Charles Maspero was originally published in 1887. The fifth edition reissued here appeared in 1902, ten years after Edwards' death, under the auspices of Maspero. Edwards' translation was important for generating public interest in Egyptology in Britain. It is a classic work of popular Egyptology that has served for years as an indispensable guide for students, amateur enthusiasts & professionals, & was long relied upon by British tourists visiting Egypt's ancient sites. The book contains chapters on civil & military architecture, religious architecture, ancient tombs, Egyptian painting & sculpture, & industrial art. There are detailed sections on the various materials used including stone, clay, glass, wood, ivory, leather, textile fabrics, iron, lead, & bronze.

History & Archaeology --- Regions & Countries - Africa --- Art, Egyptian. --- Egypt --- Antiquities. --- Antiquities --- Egyptian art