'There is no question that Dr. Arnold's [book] is the premier in its field. [He] distills that practical knowledge of a lifetime into an easily accessible and immensely well ilustrated book... that will be a necessity for the library of anyone even remotely interested in, or connected with, ancient Egyptian architecture.' - Peter Clayton, Minerva Magazine; 'This edition is very much to be welcomed. [It] is written by a single specialist, well-acquainted with the monuments, experienced in field-work, and a very good Communicator.' - T.G.H. James, formerly Keeper of Egyptian Antiquities, the British Museum; 'An accessible, up-to-date, and comprehensive reference work on ancient Egyptian architecture, this book is unquestionably a significant addition to the fields of Egyptology and ancient architecture. Dieter Arnold's judgment, vast experience, and sensitivity to the data and the relevant Egyptian cultural context are at work throughout the book. With no significant competitor in English, this book stands alone.' - David O'Connor, professor in Ancient Egyptian Art, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University; 'It seems possible that the Egyptologist Dieter Arnold knows more about ancient Egyptian architecture than the Egyptians did themselves, and [this book] adopts an encyclopaedic format to present his knowledge of building techniques, architectural styles, and individual sites and monuments... [It] is clearly and engagingly written, and supported by 350 well-chosen plans, drawings, and photographs.' - Christina Riggs, Times Higher Education

Dieter Arnold is Curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and has for some years been leading the Metropolitan's excavations at Dahshur, investigating a number of significant Middle Kingdom private and royal monuments.