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Ancient Egypt: The Definitive Visual History Hardcover – November 16, 2021
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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.
- Print length400 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherDK
- Publication dateNovember 16, 2021
- Dimensions9.53 x 1.26 x 11.18 inches
- ISBN-100744029244
- ISBN-13978-0744029246
- Lexile measureIG1050L
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| What It's About | Encompassing 3,000 years and 31 Egyptian dynasties, this fresh appraisal of ancient treasures helps you navigate the political intrigues and cultural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians. | Big History puts a wide-angle lens on 13.8 billion years of remarkable history, and shows you how and why we got where we are today. Look back to our origins in the stars, explore everything from the birth of the Sun to modern technology. | Historical moments and movements from across the globe are brought to life! Follow humanity's journey and discover all the key thinkers, leaders, ideas and inventions that shaped the modern world. | This book takes you through the history of one of the most extraordinary civilizations. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations to bring the rich and powerful Egyptian kingdoms back to life in all their glory. |
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- Publisher : DK (November 16, 2021)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 400 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0744029244
- ISBN-13 : 978-0744029246
- Lexile measure : IG1050L
- Item Weight : 4.55 pounds
- Dimensions : 9.53 x 1.26 x 11.18 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #26,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #10 in Mythology & Folklore Encyclopedias
- #21 in Ancient Egyptians History
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However . . . as another reviewer below noted, there are some inaccurate measurements on pyramid height. The Step Pyramid of Djoser is listed in the book at 100 ft (60 meters). 100 feet would be 30.48 meters. Then when I looked up its height, it's actually 205 feet (62.5 meters). The book's listed height for the Pyramid of Khaefre is also wrong. After finding wrong facts on these pyramids, I find myself looking up other things, but haven't found anything else "off." I still think this is a great book for my Egyptian trip prep, and I am truly enjoying it.
By Manny on February 27, 2022
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I found reviewing this quite difficult as I don't think words actually do it justice.
The quality of the hardcover edition that I purchased is exquisite. The golden detailing on the outside really captures, for me the whole essence of the type of material that is contained within.
There are many books that cover Ancient Egypt, however none has ever engrossed me as much. The sublime imagery that is within the book, could easily be viewed for the majority of the day. It is like having a miniature museum on your shelf, the bonus of course is that you don't have to wait until the hordes of viewers have moved on before you can appreciate the sheer wonders and stories that they tell.
I am overwhelmed by this book, and highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who is interested in Ancient Egypt, but also to those that are looking to indulge in the wonders that is Ancient Egypt for the first time.
This was easily one of the best books I have bought, and I hope to see more of this kind of quality in the future of books.
Delivery on time, (thought it was late but left with neighbor.
















