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Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs, A Brief History of Ancient Egypt

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28th October 2010

Price: £12.99

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781849012805

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Have you ever wondered what it was like in the Valley of the Kings? To unlock the mysteries of the pyramids? Or sail down the Nile on Cleopatra’s Barge? In her fascinating new introduction to the wonders of ancient Egypt expert Barbara Mertz tells the extraordinary history from the first stone age settlements to the age of Cleopatra and the Roman Emperors. It offers not just insights into the glories of the Pharaohs, but also intriguing glimpses of everyday life, folklore and culture.

Reviews

New York Times
A successful combination of popular readability and sound scholarship.