Filled with fascinating facts and stunning images, this single-volume reference to ancient Egypt introduces readers to this unique, sometimes startling culture.

Examine the ancient world of Egypt through expertly designed maps and site drawings, bringing history to life.

Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of ancient Egypt.

Surveys the history and development of Mesopotamian and Near Eastern civilization, describing the cultural, technological, political, and economic achievements of the different peoples living there

A generously illustrated collection of John Baines's influential writings on the role of writing and the importance of visual culture in ancient Egypt. Investigation of these key topics in a comparative study of early civilizations is pursued through a number of case studies, and characterized by a radically interdisciplinary approach.

Maps on lining papers and bibliography.

Offers maps, color photographs, and artwork to document how the history of the land influenced the literary and religious growth of the Bible

Talks about the land, people, government, cities and burial customs of ancient Egypt, and offers a detailed description of tombs, temples, monuments and ruins, along with practical travel information.

From the Mycenaean society of ancient Greece to the Aztec Empire of fifteenth-century Mexico, the Cultural Atlas for Young People set provides a systematic, cross-disciplinary overview of the world's important cultures. Young readers will learn, for instance, not just about the geography and history of ancient Greece, but how geography and history interrelate -- and how they influence daily life, language and lore, and art and architecture. An Exploration of the Pivotal Ideas and Institutions of the Past Through a brilliant integration of cartography, illustrations, and text, each volume guides young readers on exciting voyages through ancient towns and villages and inside homes and gardens to introduce the people, customs, and institutions of bygone civilizations. Each atlas includes: -- Full-color maps, supported by explanatory text and illustrations, enhancing coverage -- Charts, tables, and chronologies that provide ready reference to significant events and periods -- Special feature spreads focusing on particularly interesting facets of a civilization and its centers that can still be visited today -- Full-color reconstructions of what life was like at the time that enable young readers to understand the evidence on which history is based.