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The Ancient Egyptians for Dummies
Contributor(s): Booth, Charlotte (Author)
ISBN: 0470065443     ISBN-13: 9780470065440
Publisher: For Dummies
OUR PRICE:   $22.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2007
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Annotation: Includes information on key archaeological discoveries

Unravel over 3,000 years of fascinating history

This lively guide walks you through the world of the ancient Egyptians and reveals intriguing insights into their history and culture along the way. Inside you'll find stories of kings and their harems, epic buildings, incredible art, fascinating funerary rites, and mysterious mummies - all helping you to make a connection with this ancient civilisation and the colourful individuals who created it. It's a journey you won't forget!

Egyptian funerary rites and mummification

How to decipher hieroglyphs

The history behind the monuments and the personalities who built them

Important religious and cultural beliefs

Key Egyptologists and archaeological discoveries

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient - Egypt
Dewey: 932
Series: For Dummies
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 7.43" W x 9.18" (1.55 lbs) 400 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region - North Africa
 
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Publisher Description:
Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you'll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more.