An in-depth reference guide to the ancient world that charts the history of ancient civilisations and the landscapes in which they thrived. Ages 10+.
In this cool book, you'll find out what life was like 3,000 years ago along the banks of the Nile River, explore the lives of famous pharaohs determined to leave their mark no matter the cost, and get the lowdown on famous battles for power ...
This is a story studded with extraordinary achievements and historic moments, from the building of the pyramids and the conquest of Nubia, through Akhenaten's religious revolution, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun ...
Entertaining and revelatory, this is an essential resource for studying one of humankind’s great civilizations. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world.
Individual craftsmen, artists, and laborers describe the work that they do in Egypt during the time of the Old Kingdom, and the historical note places them in context.
Blending vividly written essays and over a hundred attractive illustrations--including 32 color plates--The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is a stunningly designed and authoritative account of the once glorious civilization...
In this second edition of his Very Short Introduction, Ian Shaw explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, and examines the latest research on Ancient Egyptian ideas of death, kingship, religion, race, sex, and gender.
Wonderful introduction to ancient Egypt features 44 detailed, full-page drawings of Cleopatra, Ramses II, arts and crafts, architectural monuments, and more. Detailed, informative captions. Also, handy source of royalty-free graphics.
Discusses the life and history of ancient Egypt from earliest times through the reign of Ramses II, as it has been pieced together from the work of archaeologists. Original.
This book provides an introduction to one of the greatest civilizations of all time – ancient Egypt.
The papyrus was sold by Anastasi ( the Swedish consul in Alexandria ) in two parts because it was not realised that they were continuous . The Leiden text was acquired by the Dutch government in 1828 , and the London text by the British ...