Land Of The PharaohsRoutledge, 21.08.2013 - 256 Seiten First published in 2005. Samuel Manning's classic work is indispensable for any>one interested in the history of Egyptology. Arranged in the form of a journey proceeding through Alexandria, Cairo, Assouan and Abu-Simbel, the book contains a wealth of archaeological and historical information. Manning's prose pulses with the excitement familiar to anyone who has ventured into unexplored territory, whether physically or in his imagination.
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