Illus. with full-color photos. Unlock the secrets to the mysterious monuments of the ancient world–from Egyptian pyramids, built before the invention of the wheel, to amazing Aztec and Maya edifices.
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Illus. with full-color photos. Unlock the secrets to the mysterious monuments of the ancient world–from Egyptian pyramids, built before the invention of the wheel, to amazing Aztec and Maya edifices.
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Review from previous edition
The approach combines traditional chronological history with cultural and social historical material to produce a well rounded picture … chapters covering prehistory and the intermediate periods are particularly good, with Seidlmayer on the First Intermediate Period and Bourriau on the Second
Intermediate Period outstanding. Bryan’s chapter on the 18th Dynasty before the Amarna Period is also particularly good.’
Antiquity
`If you only want to read one book on Egypt, then read this one … even people who consider themselves as experts on Ancient Egypt will find much to set them thinking: And while such Egyptologists will have a field day, the casual reader will find plenty to arouse their interest, ranging from
the story of the world’s first strike … to the revelation that Scotland Yard possesses a print taken from the hand of a mummy.’
The Northern Echo
`splendid, lavishly illustrated book … the only single-volume work to cover 700,000 years of Ancient Egypt from the stone age to Roman conquest … Lucidly edited by Ian Shaw … you get the facts without the dust. An excellent choice for enthusiasts and novices alike; even better if you
can persuade someone to buy for you as a present.’
Roddy Phillips, Aberdeen Press and Journal
`From the Stone Age to the Roman occupation in the fourth centry AD, the mighty Egyptian dynasties are brought to life in almost 450 pages … never anything but deeply informative, without losing sight of the essential attribute of any book – readability … both stimulating to the casual
reader or keen-to-learn holiday maker and the serious student alike.’
Peter Leach, North West Evening Mail
`brimming with … intriguing facts … also provides a first-rate overview of – le progres Egyptien – from the period when Homo erectus first stalked the land right up to Octavian’s triumphant entry into Egypt in 30 BC.’
Douglas Kennedy, The Times
Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best Cairo and the Nile have to offer.
Dozens of Top 10 lists – from the most magnificent pyramids, tombs and temples to the best cruises along the Nile – provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And, to save you time and money, there’s even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid.
Each Top 10 now contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.
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Triceracop –
DK does a great job presenting their subjects. This book was our companion for bedtime reading for about 2 weeks. My only wish is that it spent more time on Mesoamerica.
Triceracop –
Gerie Murphy –
Bought this, along with a few others from the set, for my oldest grandson for Christmas . . . He love them so much, I bought the rest for his birthday.
The other grandchildren love them so much . . I will be buying the sets for each of my kids families.
AWESOME!
Gerie Murphy –