The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

von Helen Strudwick

512 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 10 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Exploring the history, religion, literature, and art of the ancient Egyptians, as well as the day-to-day experience of ordinary citizens such as pyramid builders, scribes, and craftsmen, this highly-illustrated book brings to life the time of the pharaohs in vivid detail, providing a wealth of information about this fascinating culture.For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was home to the greatest civilization on earth. Illustrated with more than 1,500 photographs and specially commissioned illustrations, The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt is a celebration of the wonders of ancient Egypt, from the mask of Tutankhamun to the Valley of the Kings and the great pyramids of Giza, and from tomb hieroglyphs to golden treasures decorated with ankhs and scarabs. Exploring the history, religion, literature, and art of the ancient Egyptians, as well as the day-to-day experience of ordinary citizens such as pyramid builders, scribes, and craftsmen, this book brings to life the world of the pharaohs in vivid detail, providing a wealth of information about this fascinating and mysterious culture.

• Reihe: Encyclopedias
• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Besondere Ereignisse und Themen Sozial- und Kulturgeschichte
• ISBN: 9781782744368
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.08.2016
• Größe: 284 x 217 mm
• Verlag: Amber Books Ltd
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 10 Jahre