Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt

by Morris L. Bierbrier

Overview

Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt, Third Edition covers the whole range of the history of ancient Egypt from the Prehistoric Period until the end of Roman rule in Egypt based on the latest information provided by academic scholars and archaeologists. This is done through a revised introduction on the history of ancient Egypt, the dictionary section has over 1,000 dictionary entries on historical figures, geographical locations, important institutions and other facets of ancient Egyptian civilization. This is followed by two appendices one of which is a chronological table of Egyptian rulers and governors and the other a list of all known museums which contain ancient Egyptian objects. The volume ends with a detailed bibliography of Egyptian historical periods, archaeological sites, general topics such as pyramids, languages and arts and crafts and the publications of Egyptian material in museums throughout the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538157497
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/30/2022
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	518
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.31(d)

About the Author

Morris L. Bierbrier was assistant keeper in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities, British Museum for 25 years before his retirement. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.

Table of Contents

Map

Chronology

Introduction

The Dictionary

Appendix A: Dynastic List

Appendix B: Museums with Egyptian Collections

Bibliography

About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Bierbrier takes his third crack at this historical dictionary since 1999. This new edition includes over 1,000 entries covering major people, places, art, architecture, culture, religion, and other subjects from over three millennia of Ancient Egyptian history. It also includes a general chronology, more than 20 illustrations, an extensive dynastic list, 40 pages of international museums with Egyptian collections, and a lengthy bibliography broken into dozens of topics. The edition under review has new entries, and some existing entries have been corrected or updated to reflect new archaeological discoveries and understandings of Ancient Egyptian history. Libraries not owning any previous editions or only the first should strongly consider acquiring the third edition as it has changed significantly. Libraries already owning the second should weigh the value of the new edition’s moderate expansion before purchasing unless they collect for an Egyptology program or otherwise endeavor to comprehensively acquire books on Ancient Egypt. Recommended. With reservations. General readers through faculty.

Choice Reviews

Designed to meet the needs of a wider audience, this book...distills the fruits of recent scholarship to provide the most up-to -date information on significant persons of Ancient Egypt...The entries are concise and easy to use..

Bibliotheca Orientalis

...this is a valuable volume, particularly for the academic and theological library, and strongly recommended for major public libraries. The reasonable price and its usefulness make it a good investment..

ARBA

A reference for both Egyptologists and non-specialists, presenting important people and places in ancient Egyptian history as well as those in the history of Egyptology. Coverage is given to ancient rulers, bureaucrats, and commoners whose records have survived, to ancient society, religion, and gods, and to the people and places significant to modern archaeological discoveries and scholarship. Includes a detailed bibliography of historical periods, archaeological sites, and other aspects of Egyptian studies, plus a chronology and a b&w map. The author is assistant keeper in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities, British Museum, London. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

This dictionary...is quite accessible to the general public.

Booklist

This volume is by a well-known Egyptologist provides the interested reader/researcher with a wealth of information that can serve as a prelude to further research....Of tremendous value is the extensive set of bibliographies, well over one hundred pages of useful resources....Such a combination of resources in one modest volume will serve scholars and yet is not so overwhelming as to intimidate the more casual reader.

American Reference Books Annual

This dictionary...is quite accessible to the general public.

Booklist

This volume is by a well-known Egyptologist provides the interested reader/researcher with a wealth of information that can serve as a prelude to further research....Of tremendous value is the extensive set of bibliographies, well over one hundred pages of useful resources....Such a combination of resources in one modest volume will serve scholars and yet is not so overwhelming as to intimidate the more casual reader.

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)