Ancient Egyptians People of the Pyramids

Name: Ancient Egyptians People of the Pyramids
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ISBN: 9780195122213

ISBN-10: 0195122216

ISBN-13: 9780195122213

Edition: 2001 (Reprint)

Authors: Rosalie F. Baker, Charles F. Baker

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The ultimate who's who of ancient Egypt, Ancient Egyptians is an engaging look at the ancient world through its important leaders. Included are biographies of: * The magnificent Imhotep, who set the standard for pyramid-building * Nefertiti, the renowned beauty * Khufu, the builder of the Great Pyramid * Hatshepsut, a woman pharaoh who defied tradition and called herself "king" * Tutankhamun, whose tomb unveiled fantastic riches * Rameses the Great, the last majestic king of ancient Egypt * Ptahhotep, the great thinker and statesman for King Izezi Ancient Egyptians reveals how Egyptian society was constructed, its religions, burial rituals, architecture, and the history and practices of…

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List price: $60.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/29/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Size: 10.71" wide x 8.39" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 1.474
Language: English

Rosalie Baker is the co-editor and co-founder of CALLIOPE magazine, the world history magazine for young people. She is also the editor of the children's archaeology magazine DIG. She has written the "Fun with Words" column for CALLIOPE for more than 15 years. She is an expert in classical civilizations and languages as well as in romance languages.



Preface


Maps


The World of Ancient Egypt


Ancient Nubia


The Eastern Mediterranean



Tradition and Grandeur (Old Kingdom, about 2686-2181 B.C.)


Djoser


Imhotep


Snefru


Khufu


Ptahhotep


Weni


Pepi II


Harkhuf


More Ancient Egyptians to Remember



Disruption and Rebirth (Middle Kingdom, about 2040-1782 B.C.)


Nebhepetre Mentuhotep I


Amenemhet I


Senwosret I


Senwosret III


Amenemhet III


More Ancient Egyptians to Remember



Growth and Expansion (New Kingdom, about 1570-1440 B.C.)


Ahmose, Son of Ebana


Hatshepsut


Senenmut


Thutmose III


Rekhmire


More Ancient Egyptians to Remember



Splendor and Revolution (New Kingdom, about 1440-1293 B.C.)


Amenhotep III


Tiye


Akhenaten


Nefertiti


Tutankhamun


Horemheb


More Ancient Egyptians to Remember



Conquest and Decline (New Kingdom--Ptolemaic Period, about 1325-245 B.C.)


Seti I


Ramesses II


Nefertari


Ramesses III


More Ancient Egyptians to Remember



An Egyptian Ruler's Five Names



Foreign Rulers of Ancient Egypt



Timeline of Events in the Egyptian World


Glossary


Further Reading and Websites


Index of Ancient Egyptians by Position


Index