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This practical guide is split into seven main sections, each covering a key geographical area or historical period: Africa, the Americas, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. An introduction to the collections in each of these areas is followed by a curated selection of key objects, arranged by room number to help orientate your visit. Following this are seven themed galleries: Enlightenment, Collecting the world, the Waddesdon Bequest, Living and Dying, Clocks and watches, Money, and Prints and drawings. Fully illustrated in colour, there is a complete map of the Museum at the front of the guide, which gives detailed directions. This is a perfect companion for visitors who want to savour the highlights of the collection.
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The British Museum : English Guide, Various authors
- Language
- Released
- 2016
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- The British Museum : English Guide
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Various authors
- Publisher
- British museum
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN10
- 0714151068
- ISBN13
- 9780714151069
- Series
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- This practical guide is split into seven main sections, each covering a key geographical area or historical period: Africa, the Americas, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Rome, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. An introduction to the collections in each of these areas is followed by a curated selection of key objects, arranged by room number to help orientate your visit. Following this are seven themed galleries: Enlightenment, Collecting the world, the Waddesdon Bequest, Living and Dying, Clocks and watches, Money, and Prints and drawings. Fully illustrated in colour, there is a complete map of the Museum at the front of the guide, which gives detailed directions. This is a perfect companion for visitors who want to savour the highlights of the collection.