The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt,9781580863872

The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt

by ; ; ; ;
ISBN13: 9781580863872
ISBN10: 1580863876
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2002-05-01
Publisher(s): Edc Pub
List Price: $29.90

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $10.93

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

-- Dynamic and comprehensive history introductions with breath-taking photographs

-- All titles have complete reference sections including: glossary of useful terms, maps, reconstructions, useful addresses and Web sites - and much more!

Table of Contents

Internet links
4(2)
Discovering ancient Egypt
6(2)
Treasure trove
8(2)
Records and conservation
10(2)
Egyptology today
12(2)
Map of ancient Egypt
14(2)
HISTORY
Early Egypt
16(2)
The Old Kingdom
18(2)
Times of change
20(2)
The growth of empires
22(2)
The queen who became king
24(2)
Religious revolution
26(2)
The times of Tutankhamun
28(2)
Ramesses II
30(2)
The New Kingdom ends
32(2)
A melting pot
34(2)
The last kings
36(2)
The last queen
38(2)
ROYALTY AND RELIGION
The Role of king
40(2)
Government and power
42(2)
Fighting forces
44(2)
Trade and diplomacy
46(2)
The Egyptian religion
48(2)
More about myths
50(2)
Temple life
52(2)
Buildings fit for gods
54(2)
The great cult temples
56(2)
Religion in daily life
58(2)
Death and the afterlife
60(2)
Embalming and mummies
62(2)
Coffins and tombs
64(2)
The Pyramids of Giza
66(2)
Buried in the rocks
68(2)
Mortuary temples
70(2)
A royal barque
72(2)
EVERYDAY LIFE
Houses and homes
74(2)
Women and family life
76(2)
The farming life
78(2)
Skilled craftsmen
80(2)
Jobs for all
82(2)
The educated few
84(2)
Writing of the gods
86(2)
Feasting and fun
88(2)
All dressed up
90(2)
Travel and transport
92(2)
Medicine and magic
94(2)
Beauty care
96(2)
FACTFINDER
Time Chart
98(4)
Kings and dynasties
102(3)
Who's who
105(5)
Gods and goddesses
110(2)
The history of Egyptology
112(4)
Egyptian collections
116(3)
Glossary 119(3)
Index 122(6)
Acknowledgements 128

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.