Over 700 entries have been updated and there are over 500 illustrations throughout the text. As well as being the ultimate A to Z of Ancient Egypt, the Dictionary provides clear in-depth explanations and descriptions of the important ideas, events and personalities throughout 4,000 years of Egyptian civilisation in an easily-digested form. This is the essential guide to anything students might want to know about Ancient Egypt. Nearly every entry has suggested further reading for those amongst us who want to know more, and there is a detailed chronology.