No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Egyptological Essays in Honor of Peter Lacovara

Festschriften are, by their very nature, both scholarly tribute and personal testament, and No Good Deed Goes Unpunished succeeds admirably on both counts. Produced in honour of Peter Lacovara, this substantial volume reflects not only the breadth of his academic influence, but also the warmth and esteem in which he is held by colleagues, students, and friends alike. From the outset, one is struck by the diversity of contributions. The range of topics includes, among others, artefact analysis, funerary archaeology, ceramic studies, and cultural interpretation, mirroring Lacovara’s own wide-ranging interests and career. Tombs, funerary architecture, and their associated assemblages are p