30 Second Ancient Egypt: The 50 Most Important Achievements Of A Timeless Civilisation Each Explained In Half A Minute

Author: Peter Der Manuelian

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  • : $19.98 AUD
  • : 9781782401322
  • : Ivy Press, The
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  • : August 2014
  • : 1.7 Centimeters X 18.6 Centimeters X 23.6 Centimeters
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : July 2014
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Barcode 9781782401322
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We've all heard of pyramids, hieroglyphs and Cleopatra, but how much do you really know about ancient Egypt? Why was the Nile integral to the unification of Egypt? What is the mystery surrounding Queen Hetephere's tomb? What did the Amarna Letters reveal? What did the ancient Egyptians eat and drink? 30-Second Ancient Egypt presents a unique insight into one of the most brilliant and beguiling civilizations, where technological innovations and architectural wonders emerge among mysterious gods and burial rites. Each entry is summarized in just 30 seconds using nothing more than two pages, 300 words and a single picture. From royal dynasties and Tutankhamun's tomb, to hieroglyphs and mummification, interspersed with biographies of Egypt's most intriguing rulers, this is the quickest path to understanding the 50 key ideas and innovations that developed and defined one of the worlds great civilizations.