Ancient Egypt: The Definitive Visual History (DK Classic History)

ISBN: 0744029244

Author: DK

Condition: New

Take a journey through Ancient Egypt and see how the pharaohs once lived!An enticing and insightful guide that covers 3,000 years of life under the pharaohs (c. 3200-30 BCE) from the early kings of Egypt to the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest, this book explains it all!Written by a team of respected Egyptologists, this book includes the following exciting things: Themed spreads explore developments in areas like religion, writing, painting, ceramics and medicine. Biography spreads feature the lives of the most influential pharaohs and queens. Detailed maps set the main sites in context, and show the growth of the civilization and its trade network. An optional 80-page reference section provides a directory of the pharaohs and gods and goddesses.Unlock every aspect of Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs and pyramids to ordinary peoples everyday lives and beliefs. With 31 Egyptian dynasties and 3,000 years of history, from the time of Narmer to that of Cleopatra and so much more, this is the perfect comprehensive guide to Egypts ancient civilization.There's so much to learn and experience with this up-to-date biography on Ancient Egypt. With more than 850 photos, illustrations and maps, this is the perfect book for thinkers, borrowers, life-long learners or anyone with an interest in ancient civilizations and Egyptology.