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The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies


The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies


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von: Charlotte Booth

14,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 13.06.2007
ISBN/EAN: 9780470511541
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 400

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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.
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Introducing the Ancient Egyptians 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Getting Grounded: The Geography and History of Ancient Egypt 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Examining the Lives of the Everyday Egyptians 29</p> <p><b>Part II: Stepping Back in Time 55</b></p> <p>Chapter 3: Building a Civilisation with Military Might 57</p> <p>Chapter 4: Building the Empire: The Glories of the New Kingdom 79</p> <p>Chapter 5: Looking at the Power Behind the Throne: Royal Women 101</p> <p>Chapter 6: Following the Decline and Fall of the Egyptian Civilisation 117</p> <p><b>Part III: Living Life to the Full: Culture and Beliefs 139</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Enjoying Food and Entertainment 141</p> <p>Chapter 8: Staying Healthy: Diseases and Medicine 157</p> <p>Chapter 9: Worshipping like an Egyptian: Religion 171</p> <p>Chapter 10: Exploring Funerary Beliefs and Mummification 189</p> <p><b>Part IV: Interpreting Egyptian Art and Architecture 207</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Deciphering Egyptian Art and Hieroglyphs 209</p> <p>Chapter 12: Touring the Temples 229</p> <p>Chapter 13: Excavating the Tombs: Houses of Eternity 253</p> <p>Chapter 14: Probing the Pyramids 271</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 285</b></p> <p>Chapter 15: Top Ten Breakthroughs in Egyptology 287</p> <p>Chapter 16: Ten Egyptians Worth Knowing 297</p> <p>Chapter 17: Ten Ancient Egyptian Achievements 307</p> <p>Chapter 18: Top Ten Places to Visit in Egypt 317</p> <p>Chapter 19: Ten Key Egyptologists 327</p> <p>Index 335</p>
<b>Charlotte Booth</b>, MA, is an Egyptologist, lecturer, and founder of the Essex Egyptology Group.
<b>Includes information on key archaeological discoveries</b> <p><b>Unravel over 3,000 years of fascinating history</b></p> <p>This lively guide walks you through the world of the ancient Egyptians and reveals intriguing insights into their history and culture along the way. Inside you'll find stories of kings and their harems, epic buildings, incredible art, fascinating funerary rites, and mysterious mummies – all helping you to make a connection with this ancient civilisation and the colourful individuals who created it. It's a journey you won't forget!</p> <ul> <li>Egyptian funerary rites and mummification</li> <li> <p>How to decipher hieroglyphs</p> </li> <li> <p>The history behind the monuments and the personalities who built them</p> </li> <li> <p>Important religious and cultural beliefs</p> </li> <li> <p>Key Egyptologists and archaeological discoveries</p> </li> </ul>

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