The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies

Includes information on key archaeological discoveries Unravel over 3,000 years of fascinating history This lively guide walks you through the world of the ancient Egyptians and reveals intriguing insights into their history and culture along the way. Inside you′ll find stories of kings and their harems, epic buildings, incredible art, fascinating funerary rites, and mysterious mummies – all helping you to make a connection with this ancient civilisation and the colourful individuals who created it. It′s a journey you won′t forget! Egyptian funerary rites and mummification How to decipher hieroglyphs The history behind the monuments and the personalities who built them Important religious and cultural beliefs Key Egyptologists and archaeological discoveries

Introduction. Part I: Introducing the Ancient Egyptians. Chapter 1: Getting Grounded: The Geography and History of Ancient Egypt. Chapter 2: Examining the Lives of the Everyday Egyptians. Part II: Stepping Back in Time. Chapter 3: Building a Civilisation with Military Might. Chapter 4: Building the Empire: The Glories of the New Kingdom. Chapter 5: Looking at the Power Behind the Throne: Royal Women. Chapter 6: Following the Decline and Fall of the Egyptian Civilisation. Part III: Living Life to the Full: Culture and Beliefs. Chapter 7: Enjoying Food and Entertainment. Chapter 8: Staying Healthy: Diseases and Medicine. Chapter 9: Worshipping like an Egyptian: Religion. Chapter 10: Exploring Funerary Beliefs and Mummification. Part IV: Interpreting Egyptian Art and Architecture. Chapter 11: Deciphering Egyptian Art and Hieroglyphs. Chapter 12: Touring the Temples. Chapter 13: Excavating the Tombs: Houses of Eternity. Chapter 14: Probing the Pyramids. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 15: Top Ten Breakthroughs in Egyptology. Chapter 16: Ten Egyptians Worth Knowing. Chapter 17: Ten Ancient Egyptian Achievements. Chapter 18: Top Ten Places to Visit in Egypt. Chapter 19: Ten Key Egyptologists. Index.

Charlotte Booth , MA, is an Egyptologist, lecturer, and founder of the Essex Egyptology Group.