An A to Z of Ancient Egypt - Simon Cox's A to Z Series

Simon Cox, Sue Davies, Ed Harris, Mark Foster, Jacqueline Harvey

Paperback (01 Feb 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Bestselling author Simon Cox takes us on a spellbinding journey through some of the most fascinating and mysterious aspects of Ancient Egyptian life. He answers questions that have intrigued people for centuries, including:

How were the pyramids built and what do they mean?
Was there a curse of Tutankhamun?
Are the biblical stories about the land of Egypt true?
Did the Egyptians make human sacrifices?
Is there a secret Hall of Records buried beneath the sands at Giza?

Discover the truth about the people, places, gods and legends in this accessible reference guide, essential reading for anyone wanting to know more about this remarkable period of history. If you thought Egypt was interesting before now ... read on!

About the Publisher

Mainstream Publishing

Mainstream was founded in Edinburgh in 1978 by Bill Campbell and Peter MacKenzie who continue to run the company. It is the leading non-fiction publishing house based in Scotland. With particular emphasis on memoir, true crime, sport, current affairs and health, the list features prominent names such as Nicholas Parsons, Gordon Brown, Hunter Davies, Sir Ian Botham, Shane Warne and Jan de Vries.

Book information

ISBN:	9781845961985
Publisher:	Mainstream Publishing
Imprint:	Mainstream Publishing
Pub date:	01 Feb 2007
DEWEY:	932.003
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	240
Weight:	245g
Height:	198mm
Width:	129mm
Spine width:	19mm