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Imagining Egypt
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by Mark Millmore
Sales Rank: 268126
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List Price: $24.95
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Features
Cover Type: Hard Cover with 192 pages
Published by: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers March 30, 2007
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1579125476
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1579125479
Book Dimensions:
11 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
Weighs: 2.7 pounds
From Publishers Weekly
From the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx to the dynasties of the pharaohs and the myths of Isis and Osiris, ancient Egypt has proved to be endlessly fascinating. Egypt has been credited with teaching other ancient cultures about writing, language, religion and politics. Artist Millmore brings ancient Egypt to life with colorful computer re-creations of ancient monuments as they might have looked in the past, along with photos, diagrams, maps and sidebars. He provides charts that decode hieroglyphics, overviews of Egyptian daily life, stories of such great pharaohs as Amenhotep III (1390–1352 B.C.) and Hatshepsut (1473–1458 B.C.), and descriptive summaries of the gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. Millmore re-creates daily life; food, games (including possible rules for the board game Senet) and sports; and the Egyptian view of death. Glossaries and time lines contribute to the usefulness of the book. Although much of this information can be found in other books about Egypt, Millmore's thorough primer is chockablock with gorgeous illustrations, and the book offers as good a starting point as any for an introduction to life in ancient Egypt. 15,000 first printing. (Apr.)
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Product Description
Explore the history and culture of ancient Egypt in a brand-new way with this unique book sure to appeal to adults and young people alike. The ancient Egyptians thrived over a 3,000-year period and are considered to have been one of the most sophisticated and innovative societies the world has ever known. In Imagining Egypt readers learn how to decode hieroglyphics, find out how the pyramids were built, read ancient myths and legends—and experience the daily life and culture of the Egyptians in a whole new way.
Brand-new computer recreations of ancient monuments and structures, rendered by the author in full color just as they would have looked in their own time, are acompanied by photographs of the sites today. With its highly original artwork, lively layout, and entertaining, interactive style, Imagining Egypt carries readers back to an exotic and fascinating time and place, into a culture that exerts influence and commands respect today. Going beyond artifacts and ruins to show what life was really like at the time, it’s perfect for students, teachers, armchair historians, and travelers.
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Reader Reviews
This is really a children's book and not suitable for anyone who is looking for genuine reconstructions of Ancient Egyptian buildings. The pictures are pretty enough, but the information is, unfortunately, minimal. For those interested in serious archaeological treatment, look elsewhere. JLR
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