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Welsby, Derek A. & Phillipson, David W.
Empires of the Nile.
Publisher: Folio Society, London;
Date of Publication: 2008
Stock Code: 10965
First thus. Large octavo, pp. vii, 694. Illustrated with 26 maps and plans plus 32 colour plates. Bound in black cloth elaborately blocked in gilt to upper boards and spine, gilt spine titles and top edge gilt; mapped endpapers. Housed in a metallic bronze paper-covered slipcase. As new, in original cellophane wrap which has been carefully slit open to check publication details. This volume explores other non-Egyptian cultures of the Nile, from the 8th century BC to the 16th Century - African, Egyptian, Greek, Arab, Christian, Moslem, pagan, with a preface by Michael Wood. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £95.00