The British Museum Guide

The British Museum GuideCondition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780714151069 Year: 2016 Publisher: The British Museum Press 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

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780714151069
Year: 2016
Publisher: The British Museum Press


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.