Egypt

by Tyldesley, Joyce

• ISBN13: 9781416938583
• ISBN10: 1416938583
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-07-24
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers

Summary

INSIDERS -- a visually groundbreaking, state-of-the-art nonfiction series that outshines Eyewitness and Discoveries.This stunning new series offers an inside look into twelve riveting subjects, beginning withDinosaurs, Egypt, Oceans,andSpace.Expertly written, each book will feature an arresting design, complete with dynamic, multi-layered CGI and 3-D model imagery that is complemented by fascinating, up-to-date information presented in a user-friendly format.Get a glimpse inside the chambers of King Tut's tomb, examine each layer of mummification, and see the inner workings of pyramid-building.Egyptcovers every facet of ancient Egyptian civilization!

Author Biography

Joyce Ann Tyldesley is a British archaeologist and Egyptologist, academic, writer and broadcaster who specialises in the women of ancient Egypt.

Table of Contents

Introducing
A Long History
The Gift of the Nile	p. 8
Timeline of Ancient Egypt	p. 10
The Ancient Egyptian Social Pyramid	p. 12
Unearthing Ancient Egypt	p. 14
The Role of Religion
Egyptian Gods	p. 16
Divine Rule of the Pharaohs	p. 18
Building the Pyramids	p. 20
The Making of a Mummy	p. 22
Journey to the Afterlife	p. 24
Life in Ancient Egypt
Working the Land	p. 26
Boats on the Nile	p. 28
An Egyptian Household	p. 30
Singing, Dancing, and Making Music	p. 32
Pictures of the Past: Ancient Arts	p. 34
Craft and Artifacts	p. 36
Expanding the Empire: Egypt's Army	p. 38
In focus
Pyramids and Other Tombs
The Step Pyramid at Saqqara	p. 42
The Great Pyramid at Giza	p. 44
Valley of the Kings	p. 46
The Tomb of Tutankhamen	p. 48
Temples and Towns
The Temple Complex of Karnak	p. 50
The Tomb-worker's Village of Deir el-Medina	p. 52
City of the Heretic King: Amarna	p. 54
The Fortress of Zawiyet umm el-Rakham	p. 56
The Great Temple at Abu Simbel	p. 58
The Kings of Ancient Egypt	p. 60
Glossary	p. 62
Index	p. 64
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