Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt by Gaston Maspero (1846 - 1916)

A handbook of Egyptian archaeology, issued by the British Museum, considered suitable for British tourists traveling to Egypt in the 19th Century. (Introduction by Timothy Ferguson)

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2. 15 The Industrial Art - Metals

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3. 14 - The Industrial Arts - Wood, Ivory, Leather; Textile Fabrics

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4. 13 - The Industrial Arts - Stone, Clay and Glass

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5. 12 - Painting and Sculpture - Sculpture

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6. 11 - Painting and Sculpture - Technical Processes

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7. 10 - Painting and Sculpture - Drawing and Composition

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8. 09 - Tombs - Tombs of the Theban Empire; Rock-cut Tombs

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9. 08 - Tombs - The Pyramids

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10. 07 - Tombs - Mastabas

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11. 06 - Religious Architecture - Decoration

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12. 05 - Religious Architecture - Temples

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13. 04 - Religious Architecture - Materials: Principles of Construction

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14. 03 - Architecture - Civil and Military - 3: Public Works

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15. 02 - Architecture - Civil and Military - 2: Fortresses

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16. 01 - Architecture - Civil and Military - 1: Houses

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18. 15 The Industrial Art - Metals

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19. 14 - The Industrial Arts - Wood, Ivory, Leather; Textile Fabrics

    01 Jan 1970

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20. 13 - The Industrial Arts - Stone, Clay and Glass

    01 Jan 1970

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