Publisher's Synopsis
Ancient Egypt covers the period from the Old Kingdom of 2686-2181 B.C. to the New Kingdom of the eighteenth to twentieth dynasties, 1567-1085 B.C., identifying each major period, or dynasty. It explores in detail the many aspects of Egyptian society including major events and people, environmental and architectural features such as the Nile river and the pyramids, and cultural developments including early writing tools, and the roles of certain social groups including pharaohs and scribes in everyday life. Ancient Egypt explores the origins of citizenship and government, and the features of the Egyptians' elaborate belief systems including gods and goddesses, and death and the afterlife, and explains the contribution of the Egyptians to the world's cultural heritage. The book is full colour throughout, draws on a range of sources and contains learning outcomes and focus issues. The activities will build students' historical skills while ensuring history remains fun!
