- Condition Note: no pen/pencil marks
About the Book:
The incomparable collections of the British Museum span prehistory to the present day and consist of objects from every part of the world. This A-Z Companion introduces the best of the Museum's collections in alphabetical order, so the reader can dip in and explore the variety and contrasts of the world's civilizations.
- Over 300 entries featuring highlights of the collections and popular themes
- Over 400 full-colour illustrations
- Appendices with useful chronologies and glossaries of technical terms
- Colour-coded for easy reference
The author
Marjorie Caygill has published a number of books and articles about the history of the British Museum and the collections. These include The Story of the British Museum, Treasures of the British Museum, The British Museum Reading Room and The British Museum: 250 Years.
- Author: Marjorie Caygill
- Publisher: Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group; (2009)
- Language: English
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9780714121437