Antiguo Egipto (Ancient Egypt)

Author DK
Hardcover
$50.00 US
9.56"W x 11.31"H x 1.08"D  
On sale Nov 01, 2022 | 400 Pages | 978-0-7440-6431-5
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.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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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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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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