I recommend this book because it offers a unique perspective on Ancient Egypt that delves beyond the commonly known pharaohs and pyramids to shed light on the everyday experiences of the farmers, soldiers, laborers, and families that constituted the majority of the civilization. I recommend this book because it sheds light on a fascinating civilization that flourished along the Nile River for over 3,000 years, before fading into history along with its culture and hieroglyphics. He is a master of citing the current debates on the many topics he discusses, which allows the reader to follow up, were they to have further questions. By using LibraryThing you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed.

This book goes hand in hand with Bard’s on the history of Egypt as you study in detail the most famous and important Egyptian objects mentioned in these books. Covering the latest scholarship and most remarkable archaeological discoveries, these books span millennia of ancient Egyptian art, culture, architecture, religion and mystery. Beautifully retold by the award-winning author Beverley Naidoo, this earliest-known version of Cinderella is brought to life for the modern-day reader.

As the world's first nation-state, the history of Ancient Egypt is above all the story of the attempt to unite a disparate realm and defend it against hostile forces from within and without. By looking at both the pharaohs and their subjects, it reveals how these men and women created this spectacular culture which still influences our modern world.

It has now been updated with more than 50 new photographs and line drawings that beautifully represent the gods and goddesses in all their glory. Adventure awaits as Stanley finds himself in a new fix, this time involving underground tomb, ancient treasure and impressive pyramids. This visually stunning history guide introduces the Egyptian gods and pharaohs, the mysteries of mummification, the great pyramids, the language of hieroglyphics, the world of Egyptian wildlife and much, much more! She discusses the broader cultural roots of French Egyptomania in the first half of the 19th century. For instance, the pyramids on the Giza Plateau were built not by Egyptologists or archaeologists but by engineers and craftsmen.

In addition to producing artwork for the best-selling Ology series, Ian also illustrated The Boat , by Helen Ward which was shortlisted for the 2005 Kate Greenaway Medal. The exact details of their celebration – as well as other aspects of life in Ancient Egypt – has Seth questioning not just his knowledge of history, but also customs that seem quite shocking. Every double page features an object from history (themed around topics such as daily life, royalty, beliefs, farming, and famous objects such as Tutankhamun’s mask) with text split into bullet points, a fact file about the relics shown and stunning artwork showing the different artefacts in detail. There is no way to ignore the accuracy of this stonecutting, despite Egyptologists' interpretations of the inscriptions found in pyramids or temples in Egypt.