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The naïve, angular illustrations are full of character and the text has an attractively simple style. Its authoritative and informative content will keep you captivated from start to finish, making it your go-to guide to the fascinating world of ancient Egyptian religion and society. It had been largely untouched for over 3,000 years and remains one of the most important archaeological discoveries of all time. Reading the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt reveals much about the worldview of a civilisation that rose to prominence 5000 years ago and flourished for thousands of years. Full of novelties and recreations, such as a piece of mummy cloth, a booklet on hieroglyphs and a working board game , the book brims with beautiful art and fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt, and a has a final magnificent novelty in the back case.

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.

In Egyptian Art (World of Art), Bill Manley explores more than 3000 years of civilization told through painting, sculpture and architecture, revealing the context of the Pharaohs who commissioned them and the artists who created them. Beautifully retold by the award-winning author Beverley Naidoo, this earliest-known version of Cinderella is brought to life for the modern-day reader. It is something that I have also tried to bring out in my new book, because I think we often look at Ancient Egypt through rose-tinted spectacles: we are wowed by the pyramids and the temples, and we don’t often stop to think about the human misery that accompanied these great civilisations. The author, Geraldine Pinch, takes us on a journey through the seven stages of mythical history and provides a helpful A to Z section that covers all the major themes, concepts, and characters of Egyptian mythology. There have been dozens of new excavations, and because Barry is the doyen of Egyptian archaeology, he has his finger right on the pulse of all the new work that is going on.

Whether you’re interested in learning about the powerful pharaohs, the Great Pyramids, or the diverse pantheon of deities, this book has something for everyone. This democratic approach unravels the layers of this ancient society and provides a fascinating insight into our own societies, drawing parallels and precedents that are relevant to all the family. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Few names in ancient Egyptian history are as familiar to us as Imhotep, Nefertiti and Cleopatra, yet their tombs have never been found.With 20 easy-to-follow myths and captivating illustrations, readers will get a glimpse into the magic each deity performed along the Nile. Detailed maps set the main sites in context, showing you the growth of the civilization and its trade network. It is not surprising, therefore, that Egyptologists overlook engineering features and nuances that would be recognized immediately by those who are trained in those disciplines.

NS : Used as a textbook in many university introductory survey courses on ancient Egypt, Bard’s revised edition familiarises the reader with the main developments in Egyptian history from a mainly archaeological perspective. After 20 years spent doing traditional media watercolour and ink for projects such as Wind in the Willows , Firework-Maker's Daughter and Dragon Quest , Nick moved into digital artwork. If you are going to have one book that really brings you face to face with some of the most glorious products of Ancient Egyptian civilisation, this is it. The story is a bit complicated, but it's dripping with interesting information about Ancient Egyptian religion. Whether you are a history buff or just fascinated by the ancient world, this book has something for everyone.The best bits are the full spread action sequences, which show dear little Marcy leaping between colossal statues, creeping through a labyrinthine solar boat and descending into the belly of a sphinx. A treasure trove of information about Ancient Egypt presented in a seek-and-find format, with a magnifying glass included (because “every Egyptologist needs a magnifying glass”). The city of Oxford has been a popular location for fictional murders for nearly a century, the ancient university and its beautiful buildings also lending themselves to wonderful screen adaptations.