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As opposed to your next book, Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilisation, which is slightly more complicated, because it represents a reassessment of Ancient Egypt – right? Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt -- and the thrill of uncovering mysteries that have lain hidden for thousands of years? The reason I recommend this book is that it uncovers the mysteries and secrets of one of the world’s most fascinating civilizations.

These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. It is something that I have also tried to bring out in my new book, because I think we often look at Ancient Egypt through rose-tinted spectacles: we are wowed by the pyramids and the temples, and we don’t often stop to think about the human misery that accompanied these great civilisations.Each volume provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining. Ancient Egypt is one of those subjects that lends itself to large-format books, and has done so for the last 200 years. With an attractive layout and full-colour illustrations throughout, this slim volume offers a gentle introduction to an enchanting subject, explaining how hieroglyphs work and providing examples. This section contains so many pieces of additional information that can certainly be applied to writing activities in the classroom. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Egyptian History and has broadcast on radio and TV in the UK and abroad, including BBC’s ‘Horizon’ and Channel 4’s ‘Private Lives of the Pharaohs’.

Helen has also written a number of successful children's books including The Tin Forest and The Dragon Machine , both illustrated by Wayne Anderson. Helen Ward trained at Brighton School of Art, under the direction of well-known children's illustrators including Raymond Briggs. Perfectly combining Nick Reeves’ authoritative text with lavish illustrations, it manages to create a real sense of adventure while showing how Egyptology developed as a subject, explaining why we know what we know about ancient Egypt – and what we don’t!I recommend this book because it offers a unique perspective on Ancient Egypt that delves beyond the commonly known pharaohs and pyramids to shed light on the everyday experiences of the farmers, soldiers, laborers, and families that constituted the majority of the civilization.

Published between 1898 and 1937, and long out of print, the catalogues were re-issued in facsimile by publishers Aris and Philips in the 1970s alongside titles newly commissioned, based on more recent examination of elements of the Petrie Collection by contemporary experts. The society is exemplified by its remarkable historical data, from evolving life and death situations in the Nile valley to the earliest art, architecture, and literature masterpieces in the ancient world.The goals of this new paraphrase are to examine the ancient story in a new light free of religious and gender biases and to integrate geological and archaeological evidence that ties the story to a specific date in real history. Throughout the book, you will learn about Egypt’s fascinating religions and myths, from the pharaoh’s impressive mortuary temples to ancient funerary rituals. He can’t focus on lessons and thus begins a prank that lands him on the muddy banks of the Nile, far removed from his teacher Mr Ali, his baby sister Freema and his beloved cat Muppet. Several jobs later Dugald began working at Templar Publishing, where he worked his way up to Senior Editor, writing and editing many books in house.

The story is a bit complicated, but it's dripping with interesting information about Ancient Egyptian religion.Beautifully retold by the award-winning author Beverley Naidoo, this earliest-known version of Cinderella is brought to life for the modern-day reader. To enter into our celebratory giveaway, we would love to hear your feedback on 2 questions to make our blog the shiniest portal into ancient Egypt on the web. Geared towards kids aged 8 to 12, this guide covers everything from the everyday aspects of Egyptian life to the powerful gods and goddesses who were believed to rule over it. From a police procedural set in World War II Berlin to a man pushing his in-laws off a wall in Ningbo, the variety of settings for crime fiction continue to provide a lot of opportunities for armchair travel. It looks stunning; with its black cover and golden spine, and is packed with stories from Egypt, which have been retold in a way accessible to younger readers.