Ancient Egypt: Pyramids and Hieroglyphs, Enduring Symbols of a Great Civilization

Dodson, Aidan

ISBN 10: 1845375904 / ISBN 13: 9781845375904

Published by New Holland Pub Ltd, London, UK, 2006

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Hardcover, quarto sized volume bound in black cloth boldly lettered in white and publisher's non price-clipped dust-jacket. 280 pages. Bibliography, Index. Copiously illustrated with color photographs, line drawings and diagrams, and map end-papers. First edition, first printing with full number line. A survey of the history of 2,000 years of pyramid building and the origin and development of hieroglyphic writing. No previous ownership marks. A clean, square, unmarked copy in a complete dust-jacket with no tears or chips. Fine in a near fine dust-jacket. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 014065

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Title: Ancient Egypt: Pyramids and Hieroglyphs, ...

Publisher: New Holland Pub Ltd, London, UK

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

From the opulent splendour of the Pharaohs' tombs to hieroglyphic laundry lists, "Ancient Egypt" is a comprehensive look at two surviving symbols of the Ancient Egyptians' achievements - the pyramids and the hieroglyphs. Each and every royal pyramid in Ancient Egypt is covered, with information on its architecture and construction. A complete history of the hieroglyphs is also given, from the earliest marks on pottery to the last known example, and the intriguing story of how they were decoded and who made it possible. Authoritatively written by expert Egyptologist, Dr. Aidan Dodson, and beautifully illustrated with colour photographs of ancient sites, texts, artefacts and wall paintings, this book is a must for anyone interested in the culture and society of this great civilization.

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