The Egyptian kingdoms / A. Rosalie David.

Author/creator David, A. Rosalie
Format Book
Edition1st American ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Peter Bedrick Books, 1988.
Description152 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe Making of the past
Making of the past (New York, N.Y.) ^A1339175
Contents Ancient Egypt -- Explorers and travelers -- Pioneers of Egyptology -- Art and religion -- King and commoner -- Building and planting.
Abstract Gives a lucid summary of the 4000-year history of ancient Egypt from predynastic times to the end of the Ptolemaic period. Explains such fascinating topics as the conventions of representation in art, the role of the pharaoh in religions, how the pyramids were built and how a corpse was mummified to last for eternity.
General note"An Equinox book"--Title page verso.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 137) and index.
LCCN 88000820
ISBN0872263002
ISBN9780872263000

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks DT60 .D38 1988 ✔ Available Place Hold