Books with title Writing History: Ancient Egypt

Outlining the major political and cultural events, A History of Ancient Egypt is an authoritative and accessible introduction to this fascinating ancient culture. An accessible chronological narrative that draws on a range of historical sources Offers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt’s history from its origins to its domination by the Roman Empire Considers social and economic life and the rich culture of ancient Egypt Places Egypt’s history within its regional context, detailing interactions with Asia and Africa Engages students with various perspectives on a range of critical issues with the Key Debate section included in each chapter Makes the latest discoveries and scholarship accessible to a wide audience

Life in ancient Egypt in both words and pictures. You will learn about the lives of Pharaohs, the talents of the scribes, ancient Egyptian burial rites, and the world-famous pyramids. Best of all, Drawing History: Ancient Egypt will teach you how to draw the people, costumes, and artifacts of this fascinating civilization with a simple step-by-step technique that's as easy to follow as it is fun to learn.

'Man perishes; his corpse turns to dust; all his relatives pass away. But writings make him remembered.'The fascination Ancient Egypt holds in our minds has many sources, but at the heart of it lie hieroglyphics. This extraordinary writing system was for many years seen as the ultimate challenge and puzzle before finally being cracked in the 1820s. Preserved carved in stone or inked on papyri, hieroglyphic writings give a unique insight into an awe-inspiring but also deeply mysterious culture.Toby Wilkinson has translated a rich selection of pieces, ranging from accounts of battles to hymns to stories to royal proclamations. This book is both very enjoyable and an essential resource for anyone wanting to study one of humankind's great civilizations.

For thousands of years now, Egypt has mystified and intrigued people from all walks of life, ranging from archeologists and other experts to regular folks who just have a healthy curiosity. Something about the ancient megalithic structures the Egyptians left behind draws us in and piques our curiosity. The idea that these supposedly primitive people accomplished such impressive feats of engineering so long ago is a testament to human resolve and ingenuity.Not only did ancient Egypt prosper and achieve greatness during its time, but this civilization also impacted the world that came after it in many ways. The imprint left behind by the Egyptians comes as no surprise since their history roughly spans a period of three-thousand years. Ancient Egypt lasted much longer than many other famous civilizations and empires. The history of ancient Egypt is so vast and important that the pursuit of knowledge about this civilization has spawned relevant scientific disciplines such as Egyptology. Let Dinobibi guide you through that story and put many things about ancient Egypt in perspective by chronologically exploring the civilization’s history as well as many aspects of society and life. Let’s discover how and why ancient Egypt prospered and how this majestic civilization shaped the world well beyond its region.

For thousands of years now, Egypt has mystified and intrigued people from all walks of life, ranging from archeologists and other experts to regular folks who just have a healthy curiosity. Something about the ancient megalithic structures the Egyptians left behind draws us in and piques our curiosity. The idea that these supposedly primitive people accomplished such impressive feats of engineering so long ago is a testament to human resolve and ingenuity.Not only did ancient Egypt prosper and achieve greatness during its time, but this civilization also impacted the world that came after it in many ways. The imprint left behind by the Egyptians comes as no surprise since their history roughly spans a period of three-thousand years. Ancient Egypt lasted much longer than many other famous civilizations and empires. The history of ancient Egypt is so vast and important that the pursuit of knowledge about this civilization has spawned relevant scientific disciplines such as Egyptology. Let Dinobibi guide you through that story and put many things about ancient Egypt in perspective by chronologically exploring the civilization’s history as well as many aspects of society and life. Let’s discover how and why ancient Egypt prospered and how this majestic civilization shaped the world well beyond its region.

A collection of rare texts from Ancient Egypt, newly translated for this essential edition The fascination that Ancient Egypt holds in our minds has many sources, but at the heart of it lie hieroglyphics. This extraordinary writing system was for many years seen as the ultimate puzzle, before finally being cracked in the 1820s. Preserved carved in stone or inked on papyri, hieroglyphic writings give a unique insight into an awe-inspiring but also deeply mysterious culture. For this collection, Toby Wilkinson has translated a rich selection of pieces, ranging from accounts of battles to hymns to stories to royal proclamations. Entertaining and revelatory, this is an essential resource for studying one of humankind’s great civilizations. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Discover Ancient Egypt and write about it! Find out about life in ancient Egypt, from Egyptian fashion and culture, to ancient gods and important Pharaohs. Read about hieroglyphs and the Rosetta Stone and discover Tutankhamun's famous tomb. Ideal for readers aged 9+, the Writing History series combines written evidence from the past with engaging writing activities to explore the fascinating worlds of ancient civilisations. Children can learn exciting facts and be inspired to write their own historical documents including diary entries, recipes, letters, speeches and much more!

John Farman, the genius (for want of a better word) responsible for the best-selling A VERY BLOODY HISTORY OF BRITAIN (WITHOUT THE BORING BITS), now tackles all the great periods of history - in less than 10,000 words.History in a Hurry is so short that there just isn't room for any boring bits!All you need to know (and a little bit less*) about Ancient Egypt.(*Quite a lot less, actually. Ed.)