Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you'll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more.

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Charlotte Booth, MA, is an Egyptologist, lecturer, and founder of the Essex Egyptology Group.

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Includes information on key archaeological discoveries Unravel over 3,000 years of fascinating history

This lively guide walks you through the world of the ancient Egyptians and reveals intriguing insights into their history and culture along the way. Inside you'll find stories of kings and their harems, epic buildings, incredible art, fascinating funerary rites, and mysterious mummies all helping you to make a connection with this ancient civilisation and the colourful individuals who created it. It's a journey you won't forget!

• Egyptian funerary rites and mummification

• How to decipher hieroglyphs

• The history behind the monuments and the personalities who built them

• Important religious and cultural beliefs

• Key Egyptologists and archaeological discoveries

  Inhalt

  Introduction 1

  Part I: Introducing the Ancient Egyptians 7

  Chapter 1: Getting Grounded: The Geography and History of Ancient Egypt 9

  Chapter 2: Examining the Lives of the Everyday Egyptians 29

  Part II: Stepping Back in Time 55

  Chapter 3: Building a Civilisation with Military Might 57

  Chapter 4: Building the Empire: The Glories of the New Kingdom 79

  Chapter 5: Looking at the Power Behind the Throne: Royal Women 101

  Chapter 6: Following the Decline and Fall of the Egyptian Civilisation 117

  Part III: Living Life to the Full: Culture and Beliefs 139

  Chapter 7: Enjoying Food and Entertainment 141

  Chapter 8: Staying Healthy: Diseases and Medicine 157

  Chapter 9: Worshipping like an Egyptian: Religion 171

  Chapter 10: Exploring Funerary Beliefs and Mummification 189

  Part IV: Interpreting Egyptian Art and Architecture 207

  Chapter 11: Deciphering Egyptian Art and Hieroglyphs 209

  Chapter 12: Touring the Temples 229

  Chapter 13: Excavating the Tombs: Houses of Eternity 253

  Chapter 14: Probing the Pyramids 271

  Part V: The Part of Tens 285

  Chapter 15: Top Ten Breakthroughs in Egyptology 287

  Chapter 16: Ten Egyptians Worth Knowing 297

  Chapter 17: Ten Ancient Egyptian Achievements 307

  Chapter 18: Top Ten Places to Visit in Egypt 317

  Chapter 19: Ten Key Egyptologists 327

  Index 335