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Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt
Temples Tombs and Hieroglyphs A Popular History of Ancient Egypt
Author: Barbara Mertz
The piecing together of any history is a painstaking but infinitely rewarding task--lost civilizations come to life, beautiful artifacts are unearthed, strange languages and forms of writing are discovered and the names of long-dead and fabled rulers are once again brought before the world. The history of our remoter past is being brilliantly an...  more »
ISBN: 35362
Pages: 335
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Publisher: Dodd, Mead
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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CrabEater avatar reviewed Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt on + 51 more book reviews
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An excellent book for people who are fascinated by ancient Egypt. It is written in a more accessible language but not dumbed down. The book is sufficiently technical while balancing understandability so that a reasonably intelligent enthusiast of the material will find it quite enjoyable. I've got mine. If Ancient Egypt turns your crank get in line for a copy you will not be sorry. I recommend it to all who love this subject.
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Readnmachine avatar reviewed Temples, Tombs and Hieroglyphs: A Popular History of Ancient Egypt on + 1439 more book reviews
A popular history of ancient Egypt, told with clarity and good humor by a trained archaeologist and writer of historical fiction.


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