Product Description

The temples on the banks of the Nile at Luxor contain some of the world's most stunning art, and this guide describes the best of it - the great temple complex of Karnak, the elegant architecture of Luxor temple and the Theban temples.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51558 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Customer Reviews

Not patronising or pretentious, but very useful
I bought this book in advance of my first trip to Egypt, having no knowledge of the country's ancient history. First impressions were mixed : it seemed more academic than I expected, but the illustrations made it easier to understand. Now that I am in Egypt (Thanks to wi-fi I'm writing this on the bank of the Nile) the book makes complete sense, and really brings the monuments and artifacts I've seen to life. It also points out the holes in the local guides knowledge (I never point it out - they've got to make a living!)
To summarise, if you're looking for a primer in Ancient Egyptian History, forget this book. If you're coming to Luxor for the first time, and want to see the country through the eyes of it's inhabitants more than 2500 years ago, buy it! You will need no other