Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs
A Popular History of Ancient Egypt
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 24, 2009
World-renowned Egyptologist Barbara Mertz explores the reality behind the bestselling fiction she writes (as Elizabeth Peters) and casts a dazzling light on a remarkable civilization.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore ancient Egypt through its rulers, beliefs, monuments, and the people who pursued its mysteries.
- Themes
- Ancient Egyptian history, Pharaohs and dynasties, Egyptian culture and religion
- Genres
- Ancient Egypt, Archaeology, Egypt & the Middle East
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World-renowned Egyptologist Barbara Mertz explores the reality behind the bestselling fiction she writes (as Elizabeth Peters) and casts a dazzling light on a remarkable civilization. Afascinating chronicle of an extraordinary people—from the first Stone Age settlements through the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman invasions—Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs brings ancient Egypt to life as never before.
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Lavishly illustrated with pictures, maps, and photographs, it offers tantalizing glimpses into Egyptian society; amazing stories of the pharaohs and the rise and fall of great dynasties; a sampling of culture, religion, and folklore; stories of explorers, scientists, and scoundrels who sought to unravel or exploit the ageless mysteries; and new insights into the architectural wonders that were raised along the banks of the Nile.
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Explore ancient Egypt through its rulers, beliefs, monuments, and the people who pursued its mysteries.
Come here for
- A wide sweep from early settlements to Cleopatra and Roman rule
- Stories spanning pharaohs, folklore, architecture, and archaeological sleuths
Expect
- A lively blend of cultural history and human intrigue
- Pictures, maps, and photographs alongside the narrative
Where it sits
| Ancient Egypt | 100% |
|---|---|
| Archaeology | 36% |
| Egypt & the Middle East | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Art History
- Ancient & Classical Art History
- African History
- Ancient Egypt
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- Egypt & the Middle East
- Middle Eastern History
- History Resources
- World History
- Authors
- Barbara Mertz
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 24, 2009
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Ancient Egyptian history · Pharaohs and dynasties · Egyptian culture and religion
- Reading lane
- Art History