Ancient Egyptian Construction and Architecture

by R. Engelbach and Somers Clarke

Book Overview

When this book was first published in 1930, there was no shortage of excellent books dealing with the architectural styles of ancient Egypt; no book of any significance, however, discussed in detail the actual construction methods used to erect some of the world's most colossal and enduring structures. This profusely illustrated volume remedied that situation by providing the first important description and analysis of Egyptian building practices,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486264858
• ISBN13: 9780486264851
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating "keeper"

A fabulously entertaining book, chock full of info found on sites in the 20's before sites were reconstructed. A "keeper" for the Egyptophile who wants some in-depth info...definitely not a book for casual reading.

a classic and a good reference

This book is rated the classic reference on Ancient Egyptian building techniques. It covers all aspects of construction from mathematical procedures to the ways the Ancient Egyptians drilled granite and other hard stones. Various buildings and pyramids are picked out as examples for diverse techniques as well as for the purpose of providing insight into how they were built. Although getting out of date with more information having been gathered during the past 60-odd years, it is well worth reading and having as a handy reference.