Ancient Egypt:: An Illustrated Reference to the Myths, Religions, Pyramids and Temples of the Land of the Pharaohs by Lorna Oakes

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by Lorna Oakes

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Info:	Hermes House (2002), Edition: 1st ed, Hardcover, 512 pages
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I really enjoyed this book. The photos are amazing. The topics cover a wide range of Egyptian history, including their religious practices, their burial rituals, their pharaohs, and their political structure. The information is not in-depth and does not cover Egyptian history in chronological order. Instead, Oaks divides the book into specific topics and offers just enough information to give the reader the feel of what Egyptian life was like (

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Nice format in sections according to subject. Gets to the point and has good use of sidebars. (

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Though the civilization of the ancient Egyptians was not the earliest to flourish, it endured loner than any other, and in its heyday it was the most spectacular on earth.

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Ancient Egypt

Fayum mummy portraits

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Great Pyramid of Giza

Ka statue

Temple of Edfu

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Discover the world’s first civilization! This beautiful volume is a fascinating guide to the myths, religions, pyramids, temples, and more that make up the allure of ancient Egypt. Readers will gain a unique understanding of this captivating culture through breathtaking, full-color illustrations, in-depth text, detailed maps, and comprehensive chronologies. You’ll read about:
- Famous burial sites
- The mortuary temples of the many gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
- Gods and goddesses
- Pharaohs
- Festivals
- Offerings
- Superstitions
- And more! An invaluable reference to one of the most intriguing periods of history.

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