Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

by Helen Strudwick

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was home to the greatest civilization on earth. Illustrated with more than 1,500 photographs and specially commissioned illustrations, this book is a celebration of the wonders of ancient Egypt, from the mask of Tutankhamun to the Valley of the Kings and the great pyramids of Giza, and from tomb hieroglyphs to golden treasures decorated with ankhs and scarabs. Exploring the history, religion, literature, and art of the ancient Egyptians, as well as the day-to-day experience of ordinary citizens such as pyramid builders, scribes, and craftsmen, this book brings to life the world of the pharaohs in vivid detail, providing a wealth of information about this fascinating and mysterious culture.

Genres: History, Egypt, Nonfiction, Reference, Egyptology, Ancient History, Coffee Table Books

512 pages, Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Stephen Simpson]

A surprisingly good book for the sort of coffee table book you typically see on Barnes & Noble's discount shelves (which is where I found it).

It's definitely not an academic book, and the text discussions are somewhat limited, but the content coverage was very broad and solid. The photographs were excellent, although the book had the annoying habit of spreading books across the center and with the binding, it made some of the details impossible to see (unless you're willing to destroy the binding).

It's not high enough quality for scholars, but could be a good resource/gift for somebody (particularly a preteen/teenager) interested in the subject.

[Susan]

A great general history book to introduce anyone to Ancient Egypt.

[Sarah]

Egyptian mythology is the best kind of history lesson I could every hope for and this book is no disappointment. With all the little extras to show you the decades of pharaoh dynasties makes it a wonderful read for any age and it gives you tidbits you never hear about in an Egyptian documentary or anything you every hear in class and i wouldn't have it any other way for I believe that books give us an unbiased report of what goes on in the world for there are too many people who enjoy one pharaoh in its entirety or one god in such a horrible light. I was glad i read this book im all the better for it.

[Katka Olajcová]

Krásna knižka plná aj pre mňa úplne nových informácií. Obrázky sú krásky a detailné, niekedy k nim len tie šípky nejdú najpresnejšie, ale to sa dá prežiť. Pri chronológií dynastií mi chýbal súhrnný prehľad novej ríše, neskorej ríše a ptolemaiovskej dynastie, na ktorý sa tu nejako zabudlo. Inak je kniha veľmi prehľadná a zaujímavá.

[Lee]

This is a big coffee table book. It has a very brief overview of the various dynasties and Pharoah's. Also covers the major sites and cities along with everyday life. The big plus is all the photo's of the various statues and sights.

[Heather L]

Very informative and very well researched. I enjoy going back to it because it's very well formatted and easy to pick up.

[Nate Silver]

Absolutely love this book! It's full of well researched information, paired with beautiful photographs.

[Muhammad Haris]

This was an amazing read. Very accessible and filled with pictures and maps. Lots of repetition and written in clear lucid language. Must read

[Andressa Da Silva]

Super informative!!

[Amanda Sherrill]

Completely fascinating and only whetted my appetite to learn more.

[Dennis Lynch]

Well illustrated and organized.

[Hussein]

Beautiful comprehensive book about ancient Egypt.
Can serve as a coffee table book, although it is a heavy read!

[Michael]

This is an extremely interesting volume that is filled with pictures--all full color--and explanations. I learned a lot of new things, and I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Ancient Egypt, young or old!

[Diana Iordache]

I enjoyed every page of this book. As an ancient Egypt's history enthusiast this is one of the key books to own. Gorgeous pictures, well structured and so many detailed information about all aspects of life in that period. Loved it from the first to the last page.

[Tracy]

This is a wonderful reference book on Egypt! I love the pictures and the timelines. I love how the book is organized.

[Emily]

Beautiful book. Coffee table size (IMO), with amazing images and good information. It's a great collection of images from all throughout Egyptian history.

[Briana]

Great reference book for Ancient Egypt. It has a bit of everything and well organized.

[Belle Meade School]

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