Antiguo Egipto (Ancient Egypt) - (DK Classic History) by DK (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A visual guide to 3,000 years of life under the pharaohs (c.3200-30 BCE) from the early kings of Egypt to the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest. Discover the fascinating details of life under the pharaohs - and their extraordinary legacy - in this comprehensive guide to Egypt's ancient civilization. Encompassing 3,000 years and 31 Egyptian dynasties, from the time of Narmer to that of Cleopatra, this fresh appraisal of ancient treasures helps you to navigate the political intrigues and cultural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians, from the Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza to the Great Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria. You will meet pharaohs such as Tutankhamun - whose mummified remains and lavish grave goods reveal so much about the society and its beliefs - as well as influential women such as Hatshepsut and Nefertiti, and warriors including Alexander the Great. Lavish photographs reveal the craftsmanship of their scribes, artists, and metal workers, and the tomb paintings and relief carvings that captured the everyday life of farmers, artisans, soldiers, and traders in exquisite detail. Specially commissioned CGI reconstructions use the latest scientific information to recreate the finest tombs, temples, and pyramids. Beautifully illustrated, and unparalleled in scope, Ancient Egypt is the perfect book for anyone with an interest in ancient civilizations and Egyptology"--Publisher's description.

Book Synopsis

Un apasionante viaje a través de los tres miles de años del Egipto faraónico, desde sus orígenes hasta su caída a manos de Augusto.

Explora la historia de una de las civilizaciones más importantes de la humanidad y descubre cómo vivían los egipcios, tanto los faraones y los sacerdotes como los esclavos, los agricultores o los escribas.

Una fascinante guía ilustrada, escrita por un equipo de egiptólogos especialistas, que
ofrece una visión completa sobre la sociedad, la cultura y la religión del Antiguo Egipto:

- Con más de 850 fotografías, ilustraciones, mapas y reconstrucciones generadas por ordenador.
- Detalladas explicaciones sobre la organización social, comercial y política del Antiguo Egipto.
- Biografías de la vida de los faraones y reyes más influyentes.
- Secciones dedicadas al arte, la arquitectura, la escritura, la ciencia, la religión y las prácticas funerarias.

¿Cuántas dinastías hubo? ¿Cómo se elaboraba el papiro? ¿Qué simboliza la doble corona del faraón? ¿Quién unificó el Alto y el Bajo Egipto por vez primera?

Encuentra respuesta a estas preguntas y descubre cientos de aspectos curiosos y sorprendentes de la vida cotidiana en el país de los faraones.

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Take a journey through Ancient Egypt and see how the pharaohs once lived!

An enticing and insightful guide that covers 3,000 years of life under the pharaohs (c. 3200-30 BCE) from the early kings of Egypt to the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman conquest, this book explains it all!

Written by a team of respected Egyptologists, this book includes the following exciting things:

- Themed spreads explore developments in areas like religion, writing, painting, ceramics and medicine.
- Biography spreads feature the lives of the most influential pharaohs and queens
- Detailed maps set the main sites in context, and show the growth of the civilization and its trade network.
- An optional 80-page reference section provides a directory of the pharaohs and gods and goddesses.

Unlock every aspect of Ancient Egypt, from pharaohs and pyramids to ordinary people's everyday lives and beliefs. With 31 Egyptian dynasties and 3,000 years of history, from the time of Narmer to that of Cleopatra and so much more, this is the perfect comprehensive guide to Egypt's ancient civilization.

There's so much to learn and experience with this up-to-date biography on Ancient Egypt. With more than 850 photos, illustrations and maps, this is the perfect book for thinkers, borrowers, life-long learners or anyone with an interest in ancient civilizations and Egyptology.

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