Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
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An encyclopedia describing the history of Ancient Egypt. It helps you discover remarkable facts of one of the world's oldest civilisations from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, its rise to one of the world's greatest civilisations to its decline at the hands of the Roman Empire. It is also filled with photographs.
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Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt by Gill Harvey
Ancient Egypt's history from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, its rise to one of the world's greatest civilisations to its decline at the hands of the Roman Empire. Illustrated with stunning photographs, artwork, diagrams and cutaways. Includes a comprehensive factfinder featuring a time chart, a list of who's who and details of recent archaeological finds. With internet links to recommended websites with further information, video clips and virtual tours. Chapters in this book include: - Discovering ancient Egypt - Treasure trove - Records and conservation - Egyptology today - Map of ancient Egypt History - Early Egypt - The Old Kingdom - Times of change - The growth of empires - The queen who became king - Religious revolution - The times of Tutankhamun - Ramesses II - The New Kingdom ends - A melting pot - The last kings - The last queen Royalty and Religion - The role of king - Government and power - Fighting forces - Trade and diplomacy - The Egyptian religion - More about myths - Temple life - Buildings fit for gods - The great cult temples - Religion in daily life - Death and the afterlife - Embalming and mummies - Coffins and tombs - The pyramids of Giza - Buried in the rocks - Mortuary temples - A royal barque Everyday Life - Houses and homes - Women and family life - The farming life - Skilled craftsmen - Jobs for all - The educated few - Writing of the gods - Feasting and fun - All dressed up - Travel and transport - Medicine and magic - Beauty care Factfinder - Time chart - Kings and dynasties - Who's who - Gods and goddesses - The history of Egyptology - Egyptian collections
A stunningly illustrated and presented book, which is deserving of a place on any bookshelf.. includes a comprehensive factfinder featuring a time chart, a list of who's who and details of recent archaeological finds, showing there is still much to learn and discover. * Parents in Touch *
The encyclopedia is full of stunning photographs and detailed illustrations. It also has a comprehensive factfinder featuring a time chart, a list of who's who and details of recent archaeological finds. Internet links offer a selection of recommended related websites, with sound, animation or video clips that provide additional information for projects and homework. It forms part of Usborne's excellent ancient history range for children. * Heritage-key.com website *
The encyclopedia is full of stunning photographs and detailed illustrations. It also has a comprehensive factfinder featuring a time chart, a list of who's who and details of recent archaeological finds. Internet links offer a selection of recommended related websites, with sound, animation or video clips that provide additional information for projects and homework. It forms part of Usborne's excellent ancient history range for children. * Heritage-key.com website *
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781409532279 |
| ISBN 10 | 1409532275 |
| Title | Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt |
| Author | Gill Harvey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |