The Realm of the Pharaohs, Religion and Ritual, Sacred Architecture, Gods and Goddesses.
Combining impeccable, lively scholarship with stimulating design, 'Ancient Egypt' distills the essence of this great civilisation in a series of generously illustrated treatments of major themes - including historical, religious, artistic, scientific and mythological strands of the culture's identity.
Illustrated with the very best colour photography, the book provides the full context for understanding the vivid and powerful symbolic images of this fascinating civilisation - from temple stone carvings to the famous Book of the Dead.
The contributors, who have been chosen for their specialise knowledge on individual aspects of the subject, as well as for their ability to write authoritatively and accessibly, capture the essential features of the civilisation with a wealth of examples.
