Author: William J. Murnane Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group Incorporated ISBN: 9781566568586 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 417
Book Description
Talks about the land, people, government, cities and burial customs of ancient Egypt, and offers a detailed description of tombs, temples, monuments and ruins, along with practical travel information.
Author: Trevor Naylor Publisher: Visual Explorer Guide ISBN: 9781838860165 Category : Egypt Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
From Neolithic cave paintings in Wadi Sura to the Valley of the Kings and the rock-cut temples at Abu Simbel, Ancient Egypt takes a colorful look at the surviving wonders of Egyptian antiquity. Arranged by region, this photographic guide explores ancient settlements on the Nile, vast temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor, the pyramids and Sphinx, and lesser-known but still fascinating sites. Expertly written text reveals how Egypt became such a powerful force in the ancient world.
Author: Christina Riggs Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 0500052123 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
An entertaining and informative introduction to how ancient Egyptians practiced magic in their daily lives. In the ancient world, if you needed a love charm, wanted to contact your dead wife, or needed the ability to fly like a bird, the magicians of Egypt were the ones who could make it happen. In Ancient Egyptian Magic, Christina Riggs explores how the Egyptians thought about magic, who performed it and why, and also helps readers understand why we’ve come to think of ancient Egypt in such a mystical way. Readers will learn how to cure scorpion bites, discover why you might want to break the legs off your stuffed hippopotamus toy, and uncover whether mummies really can come back to life. Readers can also learn how to save a fortune on pregnancy tests—urinating on barley grains will answer that question— as well as how to use the next street parade to predict the future or ensure that an annoying neighbor gets his comeuppance. Was magic harmless fun, heartfelt hope, or something darker? Featuring demons, dream interpreters, the Book of the Dead, and illustrations from tomb paintings and papyrus scrolls, Riggs breathes new life into ancient magic and uses early texts and images to illuminate the distinctions between magic, religion, and medicine.
Author: Geraldine Pinch Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 0195170245 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 273
Book Description
Spanning ancient Egyptian culture--from 3200 BC to AD 400--Pinch opens a door to this hidden world and casts light on the nature of myths and how they relate to the evolution of Egyptian culture. She includes a timeline covering the seven stages in the mythical history of Egypt and outlining the major events of each stage. A substantial A to Z section covers the principal themes and concepts of Egyptian mythology as well as the most important deities, demons, and other characters. This is an ideal introduction for students interested in learning about Egyptian myths, and the culture that created them.
Author: Linda Bailey Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd ISBN: 1771389850 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 60
Book Description
Twins Josh and Emma want to leave the Good Times Travel Agency where their little sister, Libby, has led them. But the peculiar owner encourages them to open one of his guidebooks--and the kids are suddenly transported to ancient Egypt! This award-winning, critically acclaimed series is reissued.
Author: Charlotte Booth Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119998352 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 406
Book Description
Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you’ll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more.
Author: Sally Tagholm Publisher: ISBN: 9780753403211 Category : Egypt Languages : en Pages : 31
Book Description
Packed full of illustrations and facts and tips, Ancient Egypt is the ultimate guide for the intrepid historian. The fold-out map provides geographical setting'
Author: William J. Murnane
Author: William J. Murnane
Author: Trevor Naylor
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Author: Geraldine Pinch
Author: Linda Bailey
Author: Charlotte Booth
Author: Sally Tagholm
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