Originally published in 1975 as The Horizon Book of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt, this revised edition includes a new chapter as well as full documentation of the sources.
7 present day in a whole corpus of popular mythology with virtually no basis in fact . ... The high visibility of ancient Egypt to the popular imagination should not be allowed to eclipse the perhaps less spectacular but more factual ...
"Ancient written documents often provide the essential information and these are used where necessary. However, the book highlights the contribution that archaeology makes, seeking an integration of sources.
Traces the key points in ancient Egyptian civilization, including the invention of hieroglyphics and the building of pyramids. Includes timeline.
Unveil the secrets of ancient Egypt.
This is a skillful survey which will benefit many different kinds of readers. I highly recommend it. Ronald J. Leprohon, Professor of Egyptology, University of Toronto Have you ever wondered who built the pyramids and why?
Their Greek followers had a derisive proverb : ' Like an Egyptian temple , magnificent to look at , and inside a priest singing a hymn to a cat or a crocodile . ' The newcomers openly despised ... Tout lasse , tout casse , tout passe .
More than just an account of one of the most fascinating periods of history, this engrossing book asks readers to take a step back and question what they've learned about Egypt in the past.
Looks at ancient Egypt from 3100 B.C. to the fourth century A.D. and discusses the culture, traditions, art, leaders, and other accomplishments of the Egyptian civilization.
This book provides an introduction to one of the greatest civilizations of all time – ancient Egypt.