Surveys the history and culture of ancient Egypt, including archaeological discoveries, mythology, architecture, and religion.

The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Ancient Egypt

History

Ryan, Donald

Ryan, Donald P.

Ancient Civilizations

Alpha

A time-traveler’s guide to sightseeing and survival in the land of the pharaohs. It’s 1225 BC, and one of the mightiest pharaohs of them all, Ramesses II, rules a land that is both powerful and wealthy. Egypt is stunningly beautiful with a pleasant climate year-round, and if that alone isn’t a big enough draw for the time-traveler, the fruits of Egyptian civilization are plentiful and worthy of contemplation. Pyramids and temples to the gods abound, and colossal statues of Egypt’s divine rulers are seemingly everywhere. The Egyptians, however, are not particularly fond of foreigners, and just getting to Egypt can be arduous. Here is the inside scoop on how to enter and travel through Egypt, conform to its customs and expectations, and appreciate its often mysterious culture. You’ll travel the Nile from north to south, stopping at such intriguing places as Memphis, Akhetaten, Abydos, and Thebes, where Egypt’s grand past and present unfold before you. Egypt has long been a subject of broad popular interest, and this book provides an enjoyable glimpse of the ancient empire and its industrious people. Advice for the traveler in ancient Egypt . . . <ul>
<li>Foreigners might be bewildered by animal-headed deities and what appear to be numerous contradictions in Egyptian theology. Not to worry! There’s a system behind it.</li>
<li>Don’t bring up the topic of the renegade pharaoh, Akhenaten, among new acquaintances. Many wish he hadn’t existed.</li>
<li>Should you need to visit an Egyptian physician, there’s a good chance he’ll prescribe a purge of one sort or another, accompanied by a magic spell.</li>
</ul> 16 color and 46 black-and-white illustrations

Ancient Egypt on 5 Deben a Day (Traveling on 5)

Thames&Hudson

The nineteenth century saw an explosion of interest in Ancient Egypt, both in terms of the professionalisation of Egytian Archaeology, and in terms of popular appeal. This interest is reflected in this splendid collection of poems. There are some big names here - Byron, Shelley, Keats and Tennyson as well as more obscure writers and the poems range from a time when very little of Egypt's history was known, to highly detailed later nineteenth century poems which read more like verse excavation reports.

A Shattered Visage Lies...Nineteenth Century Poetry Inspired by Ancient Egypt

Literature & Fiction

Poetry

Rutherford Press Ltd

Ancient Egypt (The Basics)

Ancient Egypt: The Basics offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the history, archaeology and influence of this fascinating civilization. Coverage includes: <ul>
<li>A survey of Egyptian history from its earliest origins to the coming of Islam</li> <li>Life and death in ancient Egypt</li> <li>Key archaeological discoveries and important characters</li> <li>Egypt’s impact and reception through to the modern day</li> </ul> Lively and engaging, this is an indispensable resource for anyone beginning their studies of Egyptian history, culture and archaeology, and a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the country’s long and captivating past.

Ancient Egypt: The Basics

Routledge

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The Everything Family Guide To Hawaii Book: Lodging, Restaurants, Beaches, and Must-See Attractions for All Eight Islands

Travel

United States

Everything

24 Hours in Ancient Egypt: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There (24 Hours in Ancient History)

Ancient Egypt wasn’t all pyramids, sphinxes and gold sarcophagi. For your average Egyptian, life was tough, and work was hard, conducted under the burning gaze of the sun god Ra. During the course of a day in the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor), Egypt’s religious capital, we meet 24 Egyptians from all strata of society—from the king to the bread-maker, the priestess to the fisherman, the soldier to the midwife—and get to know what the real Egypt was like by spending an hour in their company. We encounter a different one of these characters—all from different walks of life—every hour and every chapter, and through their eyes see what an average day in ancient Egypt was really like.

Michael O"Mara

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live and work in Egypt, the most powerful kingdom of the ancient world? Spend a day with 24 Egyptians to see Egypt through their eyes.

<div> Spend a year in the company of the ancient Egyptians, during the twenty-sixth and final year of the reign of Amenhotep II (c.1400 BC), which saw a royal transition will take place bringing Thutmose IV to the throne of Upper and Lower Egypt. While builders from the secluded village of royal tomb workers rush to complete Amenhotep's tomb, and craftsman labour to finish the numerous extravagant objects to accompany the god-king in his burial, most Egyptians go about their daily lives in ways unchanged for eons. Following the Egyptian calendar year, which was divided into three seasons (inundation, sowing and harvest), we will meet a farmer and his family, an embalmer, an artisan, a royal physician, a priest and even a royal wife as they live their lives in Thebes and Memphis during the eighteenth dynasty of the New Kingdom in this remarkable year in ancient Egyptian history. </div>

A Year in the Life of Ancient Egypt: The Real Lives of the People Who Lived There

24 horas en el antiguo Egipto: Un día en la vida de la sus habitantes (Spanish Edition)

Editorial Edaf, S.L.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide(R) to Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt on 5 Deben a Day (Traveling on 5)

A Shattered Visage Lies...Nineteenth Century Poetry Inspired by Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt: The Basics

Ancient Egypt (The Basics)

The Everything Family Guide To Hawaii Book: Lodging, Restaurants, Beaches, and Must-See Attractions for All Eight Islands

24 Hours in Ancient Egypt: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There (24 Hours in Ancient History)

24 Hours in Ancient Egypt: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There (24 Hours in Ancient History)

A Year in the Life of Ancient Egypt: The Real Lives of the People Who Lived There

24 horas en el antiguo Egipto: Un día en la vida de la sus habitantes (Spanish Edition)