Ancient Egypt The Definitive Visual History
Ancient Egypt The Definitive Visual History by DK is a comprehensive exploration of 3,000 years of life under the pharaohs, published by National Geographic Books on November 16, 2021. This 400-page volume delves into the history of Ancient Egypt, covering significant periods from the early kings to Cleopatra and the Roman conquest. The book presents a detailed overview of various aspects of Egyptian life, including religion, writing, and medicine, all illustrated with more than 850 photos, illustrations, and maps.
Readers will find themed spreads that highlight key developments and biography sections dedicated to influential pharaohs and queens. The book also includes detailed maps that contextualize the main sites and the growth of the civilization, along with an optional 80-page reference section featuring a directory of pharaohs and deities. This edition serves as an insightful guide for those interested in history, ancient civilizations, and Egyptology, offering a rich visual and educational experience.
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Take a journey through Ancient Egypt and see how the pharaohs once lived!
An enticing and insightful guide that covers 3,000 years of life under the pharaohs (c. 3200-30 BCE) from the early kings of Egypt to the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest, this book explains it all!
Written by a team of respected Egyptologists, this book includes the following exciting things:
• Themed spreads explore developments in areas like religion, writing, painting, ceramics and medicine.
• Biography spreads feature the lives of the most influential pharaohs and queens.
• Detailed maps set the main sites in context, and show the growth of the civilization and its trade network.
• An optional 80-page reference section provides a directory of the pharaohs and gods and goddesses.
Unlock every aspect of Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs and pyramids to ordinary people’s everyday lives and beliefs. With 31 Egyptian dynasties and 3,000 years of history, from the time of Narmer to that of Cleopatra and so much more, this is the perfect comprehensive guide to Egypt’s ancient civilization.
There’s so much to learn and experience with this up-to-date biography on Ancient Egypt. With more than 850 photos, illustrations and maps, this is the perfect book for thinkers, borrowers, life-long learners or anyone with an interest in ancient civilizations and Egyptology.
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