Great Ages of Man: Ancient Egypt - History Book on Egyptian Civilization | Explore Pharaohs, Pyramids & Culture | Perfect for Students, Historians & Travel Enthusiasts

When I look back, this was the book I remember poring over most as an 11 year old in my local library. The illustrations, the explanations, as well as a whole chapter on mummies, this book really has it all. While not pedantic and too scholarly, it is a great book for young readers, and comprehensively covers Ancient Egypt from the point of view of a novice. I remember making assiduous notes to remember tidbits of information (such as the origin of the double crown), and to this day I look back fondly on the many hours spent with this book. It has led to a lifetime of deeper study and passion about Egyptology.Now with children of my own, I was just delighted to find it on sale here and procured a copy as quickly as I could, so that they possibly could be as inspired by this book as I once was. And hey, I can relive some of my nostalgia too.I had this book (first edition) in tatters when I was a small child & it ended up getting lost in one of my many moves. Very pleased to have it again.Super fast delivery! Item just as described!Very goodSuch interesting reading.Of all the books (mostly parts of) that I have read on Egypt, this was the best. Good pictures and illustrations, just the right balance in the writing between keeping you interested but learning something, and the first place I have run accross that thoroughly explained how the Rosetta Stone was translated and exactly how hieroglyphics work, including some of their meanings. A comprehensive overview of Egypt's history, and it's political, cultural, intellectual and religious life. Gave great insight into how much our own culture and civilization - and Christianity, I think - really owe to the ancient Egyptians. They had the first calendar - the resurrection of a god theory, the first writing, the first surgery and medicine, the first real architecture, including the first use of stone, probably the first indoor plumbing. And mostly they seemed to be a well-off lot.