Egyptologist David P. Silverman and a team of leading scholars explore, in this book, the cultural wealth of this civilization in a series of intriguing and authoritative essays based on the latest theories and discoveries. Illustrated with more than 200 superb color photographs, maps, and charts, Ancient Egypt illuminates the vivid and powerful symbolic images of this fascinating culture - from pyramids and temples to priests and ritual; from hieroglyphic writing to daily life by the Nile; and from temple carvings to the famous cult of the dead. The book includes the most recent historical research and archaelogical finds to illuminate the routines of daily life in royal, elite, and priestly circles, as well as at lower levels of society. This book is an authoritative and accessible guide to the many dimensions of the ancient Egyptian world. 256 pages, including a glossary, bibliography, and index. It has light wear to the corners and wear to the spine tail. The jacket is missing the top front corner and the top back corner, including the flap. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

EGYPT CIVILIZATION HISTORY Nile Kingdoms Dynasties Land Wealth Death Tombs Temples