Ancient Egypt Hardcover Book by David P Silverman Sealed New
$ 7.92
Description
from the back cover: "Ancient Egypt is an authoritative and vividly written guide to the main themes of the ancient Egyptian world, from the lives of the pharoahs to the fascinating language of hieroglyphs. Superbly illustrated, this book brings the world of the pharoahs to life as never before. -- Contains more than 200 illustrations, including photographs and superb artworks of architecture and tombs, all in full color. -- Reflects the latest research in archeology and the most up-to-date conclusions. -- Describes the great buildings of ancient Egypt -- temples, tombs, and pyramids -- in terms of the functions they served and the rites associated with them. -- Traces the most interesting themes of Egyptian history over three thousand years, from the time before the pharoahs to the era of the Ptolemies. -- Includes maps, time charts, a glossary of terms, and highlighted features on key topics for easy reference. -- Combines impeccable scholarship with imaginative design to provide a vivid portrait of one of the world's most remarkable civilizations."
