Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs, A Brief History of Ancient Egypt
Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs
$51.69
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2010
Summary
Have you ever wondered what it was like in the Valley of the Kings? To unlock the mysteries of the pyramids? Or sail down the Nile on Cleopatra’s Barge?
In her fascinating new introduction to the wonders of ancient Egypt, expert Barbara Mertz tells the extraordinary history from the first Stone Age settlements to the age of Cleopatra and the Roman Emperors. It offers not just insights into the glories of the Pharaohs, but also intriguing glimpses of everyday life, folklore, and culture.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781849012805 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1849012806 |
| Author: | Barbara Mertz |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Robinson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2010 |
| Weight: | 396g |
| Dimensions: | 214mm x 135mm x 27mm |
| Series: | Brief Histories |
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A successful combination of popular readability and sound scholarship.
A successful combination of popular readability and sound scholarship. - New York Times
About The Author
Barbara Mertz
Barbara Mertz is a New York Times bestselling author of the Amelia Peabody series, which she writes under the pen name of Elizabeth Peters. She has a PhD in Egyptology from the prestigious Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago and lives in Maryland.
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