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The Ancient Egyptian World (The ^AWorld in Ancient Times),New
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Taking readers back 4,000 years, to the fertile land around the Nile River, The Ancient Egyptian World tells the stories of the kings, queens, pharaohs, gods, tomb builders, and ordinary citizens who lived there. Using papyri, scarabs, tomb inscriptions, mummies, and a rich variety of other primary sources, Eric H. Cline and Jill Rubalcaba uncover the fascinating history of ancient Egypt. Scarabs, which scholars call 'imperial news bulletins,' record important moments in a pharaoh's reign.The Edwin Smith Papyrus details the injuries sustained by the builders of the great pyramids, and the remedies used to treat them. For a worker who has had a stone fall on his head, it suggests: 'bind it with fresh meat . . . and treat afterward with grease, honey and lint.' A complex recipe for a topoftheline mummy describes a process that could take 70 days and involved drawing the brain out through the nose with a crooked piece of iron.These primary sources also tell the stories of the people of ancient Egypt: Pepi II, the sixyearold boy king who commanded armies; Ramesses II, whose mortuary temple boasts of his expertise in battle against the Hittites; Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule Egypt as pharaoh; and Cleopatra, who courted Roman statesman Mark Antony as part of her quest to extend the Egyptian empire. The Ancient Egyptian World honors the history of a civilization whose monuments and tombs still capture the imagination of the world thousands of years later.
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- Q: What topics does 'The Ancient Egyptian World' cover? A: The book explores the history of ancient Egypt, including stories of kings, queens, pharaohs, gods, and everyday citizens, using various primary sources.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Eric H. Cline and Jill Rubalcaba.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Ancient Egyptian World' have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Ancient Egyptian World' is available in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The Ancient Egyptian World' published? A: The book was published on May 12, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While the book is informative and engaging, suitability for children may depend on their reading level and interest in history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold as 'New'.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: The book features a rich variety of primary sources, but specific details on illustrations may vary.
- Q: What is the significance of the primary sources used in the book? A: The primary sources, such as papyri and tomb inscriptions, provide valuable insights into the culture and history of ancient Egypt.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'The Ancient Egyptian World' can serve as a reference for academic studies on ancient Egypt due to its detailed historical accounts.