Books with title The Colors of Ancient Egypt

From the awesome grandeur of the Great Pyramids to the delicacy of a face etched on an amulet, the spellbinding power of ancient Egyptian art persists to this day. Spanning three thousand years, this beautifully illustrated history offers a thorough and delightfully readable introduction to the artwork even as it provides insight into questions that have long engaged experts and amateurs alike. In its scope, its detail, and its eloquent reproduction of over 250 objects, Gay Robins’s classic book is without parallel as a guide to the art of ancient Egypt. And her eagerly awaited new edition includes many new color photographs and a fully revised and updated bibliography.

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt’s people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt’s people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.

You’ve probably heard about Ramses the Great, but you don’t know much about him. Have you ever wondered what his life looked like? Why he was named as the Great? Maybe you just want to know more about ancient Egypt?In all of Egypt's long and storied history, Ramses the Great stands out as one of the best known and successful of all. His rule was marked by economic prosperity, successful military campaigns, and impressive building projects. The Egypt of Ramses II is the biography of his own unique story. Born into a royal family with a strong military background, he was destined to become a great leader. This story is based on REAL events. I’ve studied and researched ancient Egypt for years, and deeply understand their history, culture and passion. The biography I present contains correct, engaging and organized information.Ramses the Great.For many reasons, Ramses the Great has remained at the forefront of our idea of ancient Egypt. In many ways, he seems to epitomize what it means to be a mighty pharaoh. His rule was marked by impressive conquests of both lands and ladies. He was a grandiose personality that wanted to ensure that his memory (how he wanted to be seen) lived on. He achieved this through his many different construction projects and artistic depictions of events during his rule. His 66-year rule was marked by stability, success, and a desire to be remembered. In this, his certainly achieved his aims.What will you learn about the Egypt of Ramses II?In-depth family history with illustrations.Background information of his childhood.His military campaigns as a conqueror and the battles he fought.His romances and passion for women.The numerous famous constructions under his name, such as the temple complex Abu Simbel and the Ramesseum.The biblical story of Ramses the Great in the Old Testament.The legacy he left behind as one of the greatest rulers of Egypt.Questions that are being explained in great detail.Who was Ramses II?How did he become king?What has Ramses II accomplished?How did he grow up?What was his role in society?What happened to Egypt after he died?Why is he named as “the great”?Get your copy NOW!Your book will be instantly and automatically delivered to your Kindle device, smartphone, tablet, and computer.Learn the true story of Ramses II by scrolling up and clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!

Have you ever wondered about the mysterious life of Queen Nefertiti? Are you fascinated by powerful women? Maybe you just want to learn more about the foundation of ancient Egypt? Who was Nefertiti and how did she become one of the most powerful queens in Egyptian history? It’s time to meet the beauty of the Nile and listen to her story to becoming the most influential and powerful woman of her time as we know her. The story of this exceptional and outstanding woman has been told and retold for thousands of years, and many, many more to come. The Egypt of Nefertiti is her unique biography, the mysterious beauty lost in the sands of time. The biography I present contains EXACT information of what we know today.Based on REAL events with the latest findings. I’ve studied and researched ancient Egypt for many years with true passion and love, and deeply understand their culture and legends.Meet the beauty of the NileFor centuries, the beautiful, mysterious Queen Nefertiti, has captured our imaginations. Her level of influence and power was unprecedented for a woman in the ancient world. She came out of nowhere and dissapeared just as suddenly. The mystery, the allure of the unknown, drama, and intrigue are all integral parts of her story.What will you learn about the Egypt of Nefertiti?The mysterious origins of Nefertiti and their legends and myths.Her controversial and radical husband “The Heretic King.”New gods versus old gods, that brought Egypt in total chaos.In-dept information of the powerful priests of Amun.The foundation and destruction of the city Akhetaten.The odd and unique style of art in the Amarna Period.Nefertiti’s role during Tutankhamun’s childhood.Her final mysterious destiny.Latest findings of her resting place.Questions that are being explained in great detail.Who was Nefertiti?What happened after her husband died?How many children did Nefertiti have?Is she the real mother of King Tut?Who was the heretic Pharaoh?When did Nefertiti rule ancient Egypt?How and when did Nefertiti die?Get your copy NOW!Your book will be instantly and automatically delivered to your Kindle device, smartphone, tablet, and computer. Learn the true story of Nefertiti by scrolling up and clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of this page!

Nefertiti's Mysterious Origins For centuries, the beautiful, mysterious Queen Nefertiti, has captured our imaginations. We do not know very much about the woman's origins, or her demise, which only adds to her mysterious appeal. What we do know, however, is that she was the wife of one of the most controversial and radical of all of ancient Egypt's Pharaohs. Her husband, Akhenaten, often referred to as the “Heretic King” started a revolution for the proto-monotheistic cult of Aten, the sun disk. This revolution led to dramatic social and political changes during what was later called the Amarna Period. From a huge upheaval in the traditional power structure of the nation, the outlaw of traditional gods, and even the relocation of the capital of the nation, there were actually deliberate attempts from the rulers who came after to erase this period of Egyptian history from the historical record. And they nearly succeeded. What we do know about Nefertiti is that she was stunningly beautiful and incredibly powerful. She was, in fact, one of the most powerful queens in Egyptian history. Many scholars claim that she was the prime confidante, as well as advisor, to her husband during his reign. She is shown in a position of power in artistic depictions that is usually reserved for a king – whether she is shown smiting Egypt's enemies or even racing chariots or leading religious ceremonies.

Long ago, a great civilization thrived along the banks of the Nile River. Ruled by awesome god-kings caled Pharaohs, Egypt was a land of bustling cities, golden palaces, and huge stone monuments. Its people were fun-loving, its nobles elegant, and its gods the most powerful in the world. This astonishing civilization endured for more than 3,000 yeats before it gradually vanished from the face of the earth, its cities crumbling to dust. Eventually, the meanings of its writings were lost, and the story of Egypt's people, its Pharaohs and it's golden days were forgotten.Over the last two centures, archaeologists' excavations in the Nile Valley have slowly brought to light the story of this once mighty civilization. Beginning with the Rosetta Stone, author Elizabeth Payne examines the discoveries that have helped unlock the incredible secrets of Egypt's first kings.

Ramses the Great In all of Egypt's long and storied history, Ramses the Great stands out as one of the best known and successful of all. Ruling the country for some 67 years, Ramses II ruled over Egypt during a time of stability and prosperity. His rule was marked by economic prosperity, successful military campaigns, and impressive building projects. He wanted from the very beginnings of his long reign, to ensure that his legacy was sealed, literally in stone, and that reminders of his rule were so ubiquitous that he would not be forgotten. In this, like many other elements of his kingship, he was highly successful and he has gone down in history as a legendary ruler. Ramses II came to power at a young age. As co-regent with his father, he learned the proverbial ropes of leading the nation and leading a military. When he ascended to the throne, it became very clear that he was an incredibly passionate warrior. He has a long-standing military tradition going back many generations in his family, so being an active, successful campaigner was a vital part of his kingship. Some of the battles were undertaken to subdue untenable populations, others were to gain more wealth and power for the nation. Perhaps the most famous of all his military campaigns were his various battles against Egypt's dreaded for, the Hittites. He was also incredibly passionate about women. One of his enduring legacies is his success with the women of his time. We know of many principal wives, concubines, and errant women. It is said that he fathered close to 200 children in his lifetime. Nefertari was his first principal wife and the best known. So favored was Nefertari, Ramses the Great had an intricate and beautiful temple erected in her honor next to his stunning construction at Abu Simbel. Nefertari may have been the favorite, but we know that he had close to ten other principal wives, with whom he fathered many children, as well as concubines and other various women he may have conquered in his time.