Eyewitness : Ancient Egypt

Thousands of years before you were born an amazing civilisation was busy making its mark on the world forever. Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and see for yourself with this revealing and remarkable guide from DKs best-selling Eyewitness series.??Youll explore this unique country in unprecedented detail from the grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the treasures of Tutankhamuns tomb. Youll navigate the Nile River to see how trade and transport flourished on this busy waterway. Youll meet gods and goddesses as well as everyday Egyptians and mummies preparing for the afterlife. Youll experience a day in the life discovering the clothing housing entertainment work and transport of these extraordinary people. Taste their magical medicines and try their tricky hieroglyphs.??Visually stunning and endlessly fascinating this Egyptian extravaganza is now revised with all the latest information including new infographics statistics facts and timelines. Included is a giant fold-out wall chart full of ancient wonders to transform bedroom or classroom walls. About the Author Dr Christopher Thorpe is an associate lecturer in Sociology at the University of Exeter England with a special interest in social theory culture and globalization. Dr Chris Yuill is a sociologist and lecturer at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen Scotland. His interests include society and health and urban studies.