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Title Treasures of the British Museum / Marjorie Caygill.
Author Caygill, Marjorie
Published London : British Museum, 2007
Edition New ed
Detail 240 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm
Abstract "The British Museum is the most magnificent treasure-housein the world. The wealth and range of its collections isunequalled by any other national museum. The Rosetta Stone,the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, drawings byBotticelli and Michelangelo, Assyrian reliefs, the LewisChessmen and the Sutton Hoo treasure are all to be foundhere. "Treasures of the British Museum" reveals anddelights the reader with the intriguing stories behindthese treasures and many more. This timely new editionbrings the story up to date, with chapters on importantacquisitions made by the Museum in the last fifteen years,including the Warren Cup and the Queen of the Night. Abeautiful redesign incorporating full colour photographythroughout gives this classic volume a fresh new look." --Book Jacket
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