Ancient Egypt In 30 Seconds

Author : Peter Der Manuelian,Rachel Aronin
Publisher : Ivy Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782401605

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30-Second Ancient Egypt by Peter Der Manuelian,Rachel Aronin Pdf

Weve all heard of pyramids, hieroglyphs and Cleopatra, but how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Why was the Nile integral to the unification of Egypt? What is the mystery surrounding Queen Hetepheres tomb? What did the Amarna Letters reveal? What did the ancient Egyptians eat and drink? 30-Second Ancient Egypt presents a unique insight into one of the most brilliant and beguiling civilizations, where technological innovations and architectural wonders emerge among mysterious gods and burial rites. Each entry is summarized in just 30 seconds using nothing more than two pages, 300 words and a single picture. From royal dynasties and Tutankhamuns tomb, to hieroglyphs and mummification, interspersed with biographies of Egypts most intriguing rulers, this is the quickest path to understanding the 50 key ideas and innovations that developed and defined one of the worlds great civilizations.

Author : Cath Senker
Publisher : Kids 30 Second
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1917-03-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1782404899

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Ancient Egypt in 30 Seconds by Cath Senker Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780744057553

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Ancient Egypt by DK Pdf

Discover the intimate details of life under the pharaohs--and their extraordinary legacy--in this fascinating e-guide to Egypt's ancient civilization. Encompassing 3,000 years and 31 Egyptian dynasties, from the time of Narmer to Cleopatra, this fresh appraisal of ancient treasures helps you navigate the political intrigues and cultural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians, from the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza to the Great Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria. You'll meet pharaohs such as King Tutankhamun--whose mummified remains and lavish grave goods reveal so much about the society and its beliefs--as well as influential women such as Hatshepsut and Nefertiti, and warriors including Alexander the Great. Lavish photographs reveal the exquisite craftsmanship of their scribes, artists, and metalworkers, and the tomb paintings and relief carvings that captured the everyday life of farmers, artisans, soldiers, and traders in exquisite detail. Exclusive CGI reconstructions use the latest scientific information to recreate the finest tombs, temples, and pyramids. Beautifully illustrated, and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Egypt is the perfect ebook for anyone with an interest in ancient civilizations and Egyptology.

Author : Peter Der Manuelian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 143515178X

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30-Second Ancient Egypt by Peter Der Manuelian Pdf

Author : John H. Taylor
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Book of the dead
ISBN : 0674057503

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Journey Through the Afterlife by John H. Taylor Pdf

With contributions from leading scholars and detailed catalog entries that interpret the spells and painted scenes, this fascinating and important work affords a greater understanding of ancient Egyptian belief systems and poignantly reveals the hopes and fears about the world beyond death.

Author : Zahi Hawass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03
Category : History
ISBN : 8854413453

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The Great Book of Ancient Egypt by Zahi Hawass Pdf

Distinguished archeologist Zahi Hawass guides readers through the architectural landscape of ancient Egypt--its houses, palaces, temples, and tombs. Hundreds of photographs and a compelling text unveil the culture's mysteries as unearthed through major excavations. As he leads you on a tour of important sites, and discusses his own adventures, Hawass offers fresh insight into how people lived, prepared for death, and perceived their place within the universe.

Author : Edward Denison,Jonathan Glancey
Publisher : 30 Second
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-07-25
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781782406389

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30-Second Architecture by Edward Denison,Jonathan Glancey Pdf

If you would like to know your arch from your elevation, and your Baroque from your Brutalism, or you wish to end your next dinner party with a stirring speech about Sustainable Architecture, this is the quickest way to construct your argument.

Author : Geraldine Pinch
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195170245

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Egyptian Mythology by Geraldine Pinch Pdf

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 : Stella A. Caldwell
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681889030

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The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Vikings by Stella A. Caldwell Pdf

Travel back in time more than a thousand years to visit the world of the Vikings. Board a longship to go on a voyage of exploration, and see the weapons and armor used by a mighty warrior. Discover mythical tales of magic, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Learn about mysterious picture stones, how the Vikings honored their dead, and how they traveled to the ends of the known world. Dozens of ancient Viking treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history. DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a Viking warrior’s axe to a longship that sailed the high seas. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of the Viking world. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Viking treasures in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthrall budding historians of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt, The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and more!

Author : T. G. H. James
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1998-07-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 0801859336

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A Short History of Ancient Egypt by T. G. H. James Pdf

Protected on two sides by wide deserts and on another by the sea, the narrow strip of land watered and fertilized by the Nile was an ideal location for the development of the great civilization of Egypt. From its beginnings below the first cataract of the Nile to its long and legendary magnificence at the Nile Delta, ancient Egypt grew ever more prosperous and powerful, first as two kingdoms, then as one. A Short History of Ancient Egypt provides a concise, authoritative, and richly illustrated overview of ancient Egypt from its rise from the marshes to its submission to Rome. T. G. H. James describes how, in about 3100 B.C., the Egyptians first forged a unified administration and established a dynasty of kings. He follows the development of Egypt's greatest achievements: the organization of a national irrigation system, learning to write, and the construction of cities and tombs out of mud brick. As their art became more distinctive and expressive and their beliefs were shaped into religion, Greek philosophers came to Egypt to study. Tourists came to gape. At first, James explains, the chief adversaries of Egyptians were themselves. Civil strife could arise from floods or famines, or from ambitious factions of the royal family. But in time, the bounty of Egyptian agriculture, the grandeur of Egyptian art and buildings, and the ostentation of Egyptian wealth excited the envy and aggression of other nations. Although Egypt fought to retain its independence, it succumbed at last under the conquests of Persia, Greece, and Rome.

Author : John Anthony West
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9780835630146

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Serpent in the Sky by John Anthony West Pdf

John Anthony West's revolutionary reinterpretation of the civilization of Egypt challenges all that has been accepted as dogma concerning Ancient Egypt. In this pioneering study West documents that: Hieroglyphs carry hermetic messages that convey the subtler realities of the Sacred Science of the Pharaohs. Egyptian science, medicine, mathematics, and astronomy were more sophisticated than most modern Egyptologists acknowledge. Egyptian knowledge of the universe was a legacy from a highly sophisticated civilization that flourished thousands of years ago. The great Sphinx represents geological proof that such a civilization existed. This revised edition includes a new introduction linking Egyptian spiritual science with the perennial wisdom tradition and an appendix updating West's work in redating the Sphinx. Illustrated with over 140 photographs and line drawings.

Author : Morris L. Bierbrier
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2008-08-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810862500

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Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt by Morris L. Bierbrier Pdf

The second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egypt expands upon the information presented in the first with a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on Egyptian rulers, bureaucrats, and commoners whose records have survived, as well as ancient society, religion, and gods.

Author : Kasia Szpakowska
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781405118569

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Daily Life in Ancient Egypt by Kasia Szpakowska Pdf

Using the life of a young girl and her family as a model, this book recreates the daily life of the middle-class residents of the ancient town of Lahun during Egypt’s Middle Kingdom period. This perfect snapshot in time has been painstakingly recreated using recently published textual data and archaeological findings. Provides an illuminating and engaging re-construction of what daily life was like in ancient Egypt Describes the main issues of everyday life in the town - from education, work, and food preparation to religious rituals, healing techniques, marriages, births, and deaths Authentically recreated through the use of recently published textual data and archaeological findings directly from the settlement of Lahun and other sites Includes photographs and illustrations of actual artifacts from the settlement of Lahun

Author : Stephen E. Thompson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781440854941

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Ancient Egypt by Stephen E. Thompson Pdf

Comprising a unique collection of primary sources, this book critically examines several topics relating to ancient Egypt that are of high interest to readers but about which misconceptions abound. With its pyramids, mummies, and sphinxes, ancient Egypt has fascinated us for centuries. It has been the setting of many films and novels, figuring prominently in popular culture. Much of what the average reader believes about this civilization, however, is mistaken. Through a unique collection of primary source documents, this book critically examines several topics related to ancient Egypt and about which misconceptions abound. Primary sources, many in new translations by the author, are drawn from ancient Egyptian, classical Greek and Roman, Muslim, early Christian, and modern European documents. These sources shed light on popular misconceptions. Such topics include the divinity of the pharaoh, the role of animals in ancient Egyptian religion, the purpose of the Egyptian pyramids, the use of slave labor, the Egyptian hieroglyphic writing system, the role of Cleopatra in the defeat of Marc Antony and the fall of the Roman Republic, and the influence of Egyptian religion on the development of early Christianity. By studying these documents, users will be able to develop their skills interpreting and evaluating primary sources.

Author : David Long
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781783126842

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We Are the Ancient Egyptians by David Long Pdf

Illustrated by World Book Day 2022 Illustrator Allen Fatimaharan! Step back in time to Ancient Egypt and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. From a necropolis builder to a tomb robber, a brewer to an embalmer, and a slave girl to the Pharaoh himself – each one will share with you the story of their own daily life. Together, they are the Ancient Egyptians. Featuring 19 different characters from Ancient Egyptian times, as well as an introduction to the Ancient Egyptian world, a key to decoding hieroglyphics and a timeline of key events, this book provides a new angle on a classic subject, bringing the ancient world to life.