Octopus Publishing Group Paperback English
The Little Book of Ancient Egypt
A Pocket Guide to an Epic Civilization, Including Key Events, People, Trivia and More
By Tom Sykes
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If you've ever been interested in the rich culture and unique history of Ancient Egypt, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this exceptional civilization Unlock the secrets of one of history's most fascinating civilizations with The Little Book of Ancient Egypt. This introductory guide takes you on a journey through a land where pyramids rise against the desert sky, pharaohs rule with divine authority and gods and goddesses walk among mortals. Within these pages you will find: - A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Egyptian timeline, from the beginnings of the Dynastic Period to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza - Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art and culture, from Narmer to Hatshepsut to Cleopatra - An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Egyptian citizen - The influence of Ancient Egypt on the modern day, from medicine to writing systems to mathematics And so much more. In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.
If you've ever been interested in the rich culture and unique history of Ancient Egypt, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this exceptional civilization
Unlock the secrets of one of history's most fascinating civilizations with The Little Book of Ancient Egypt. This introductory guide takes you on a journey through a land where pyramids rise against the desert sky, pharaohs rule with divine authority and gods and goddesses walk among mortals.
Within these pages you will find:
- A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Egyptian timeline, from the beginnings of the Dynastic Period to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza
- Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art and culture, from Narmer to Hatshepsut to Cleopatra
- An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Egyptian citizen
- The influence of Ancient Egypt on the modern day, from medicine to writing systems to mathematics
And so much more.
In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.