This lavishly illustrated encyclopedia traces the remarkable story of Ancient Egypt, from its origins as a group of settlements along the banks of the Nile, to its transformation into one of the world's earliest and greatest civilisations, which lasted over 3,000 years until it was finally crushed and absorbed into the Roman Empire.
Stunning photographs of glowing treasures in gold, silver and precious stones, 3,000 year old wall-paintings with still vivid colours, and blackened, shrivelled mummified bodies, are combined with reconstructions and cutaways of amazing architecture, to recreate the atmosphere of this extraordinary time and a vivid picture of everyday life in this ancient civilisation.
The comprehensive factfinder includes a time chart, who's who, and details of recent archaeological finds. This wonderful reference book also includes an extensive glossary and index. The internet links offer a fascinating selection of recommended web sites - some with sound, animation or video clips - which provide additional information for projects and homework and help bring the subject to life.
Enter the world of the Egyptians and discover:
- How the Pyramids were built
- Who discovered the secret of Egyptian writing
- How a woman became pharaoh
- Why the Egyptians made thousands of cat mummies
