Ancient Egypt

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Historian Bettany Hughes unearths the stories of a civilisation through seven of its most precious treasures, revealing the people, power and beliefs that shaped the Nile’s enduring world. Her thrilling journey of discovery explores the secrets and splendour of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, Cleopatra’s secret island of Philae, Hatshepsut’s temple at Deir el-Bahari, Tutankhamen’s tomb, the underwater city at Alexandria, and the most beautiful mummy in the world. Drawing on her own vivid first-hand encounters at each site, Hughes brings to life the splendour, drama and humanity of ancient Egypt as never before.

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Few civilisations capture our imagination like Ancient Egypt. Home to pharaohs and kings, breathtaking structures and astonishing tombs, it was a culture light years ahead of its time that laid the foundations for our modern world.

Join bestselling historian Bettany Hughes as she unearths the stories of an awe-inspiring civilisation through seven astonishing treasures, bringing the land of the pharaohs vividly to life. From the Great Pyramid of Giza and Tutankhamun's tomb, to the underwater city at Alexandria and Cleopatra's secret island of Philae, these treasures reveal the people, power and beliefs that shaped the Nile's enduring world.

Drawing on her own vivid first-hand encounters at each site, Hughes brings the splendour, drama and humanity of Ancient Egypt to life as never before.

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Weight 300 g
Dimensions 20 × 13.4 × 2.6 cm
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Cover

Hardback
Pages

221
Language

English
Edition
Dewey

932 (edition:23)
Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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