The British Museum A-Z Companion

by Marjorie Caygill

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Genres: Reference, History, Art, Museums, Art History, Travel

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Marjorie L. Caygill was a curator who joined the British Museum in 1973 as Research Assistant, Secretariat. Assistant to the Director 1978. Retired October 2004 and 2008 Fellow of the Centre for Anthropology.

Reviews

[Pavla Ripinskaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not just a simple museum guide, but a truly informative and easy to read and understand book. Great when you don’t live in London, but wish to visit British museum again and again, non-stop. 300 of the most important exhibits are mentioned with photos and additional information about each.

[Ke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This guide provides, in my opinion, a detailed summary of some of the museum's highlights. I especially liked how each entry also provided extra references for curious readers.