
Ancient Egypt
A Captivating Guide to Egyptian History, Ancient Pyramids, Temples, Egyptian Mythology, and Pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Cleopatra
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Duke Holm
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Explore the captivating history of ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egypt is one of the most fascinating and sophisticated civilizations in the known history. The ancient Egyptians are remembered by their gods, pyramids, pharaohs, mummification, hieroglyphs, agriculture, and much more.
This audiobook reveals the secrets of the captivating world of ancient Egypt and the intriguing stories of its celebrities, such as the Akhenaten, Ramses the Great, Queen Cleopatra, and the boy-king Tut. You’ll learn about mighty gods and the magical link between the sun and the people of Egypt, and explore the horrendous burial rituals that warranted a safe path to the afterlife. Find out the secrets of one of the most magnificent societies that ever existed and discover why it still manages to seize the attention of the world.
Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include:
- Who Were Ancient Egyptians - Their Origins, History, and Geography
- Who Held the Power: The Social Structure of Ancient Egypt
- Kings and Their Military Power
- The Magnificent Pharaohs of the New Kingdom and Their Empire
- The Decay and End of the Egyptian Civilization
- A Romance, Politics, and Tragedy: The Story of Cleopatra VII
- The Religion, Mythology, and Rituals of Ancient Egyptians
- Funerary Beliefs and Rituals: Mummification and Afterlife
- The Architecture of Ancient Egypt: Temples and Pyramids
- And much more!
Get this audiobook now to learn more about ancient Egypt!
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- Suzie Jack
- 04-03-18
Great Book
Great book, wonderful binding, very informative, excellent described, buy all the way around. If you are looking for books on ancient Egypt, include this one. NICE.
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- Maria B
- 04-03-18
Good Information
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Good text and information, and great explanations. Wish I had known ahead of time my class suggested this as an accompanying explanations!
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- KING
- 04-03-18
Though I'm captivated I got this book
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The author writes well and decreases the history of Egyptian archeology in a clear and logical manner. This may be related to the overall field of Egyptian studies it is of less interest to a layman such as myself. Though I'm captivated I got this book and I am enjoying it very much.
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- Noah Charlotte
- 04-03-18
Truly Exceptional
This book is truly exceptional... a real look at what “it" truly is... this should be required reading in high school to eliminate gangs and their violence and all the negative crap that is happening in our world...start your beginning involvement to a better life for all thru.
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- Joseph
- 04-03-18
A superb book
Full of well researched information throughout. Easy to digest, relatively short chapters but chocked full of detailed information. The only shortcoming, but a minor once, is that it's a bit difficult to identify where the objects pictured may be found. Highly recommended.
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- Wsil Ali
- 04-03-18
Lovely History of Egypt
Information in the book provides a good overview of Ancient Egypt. The writing style is clear, concise, and easy to understand. Recommended to go along with the Coursers course on Ancient Egypt.
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- MA
- 04-02-18
Excellent educational resource
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This book is a solid path to their past lives and how vital they were for our civilization, it also provides us key and necessary information to understand their philosophy. This book was very delightful.
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- Sylvie
- 04-03-18
truly a must have
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Extremely enriching and deep overall researched and believed out the book which is powerful and has a lot of important details and information which is a must have and a great book to share and explore the many aspects
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- Isaiah Christian
- 04-03-18
Nice Reference
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if you are looking for a general introduction on everything you want to know about Egypt this is a nice reference.
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- Alee
- 04-04-18
Good
Good format for information. Digestible without being overwhelming. Covers basic facts and more from origins to gods to war to art.
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