Unravel the history behind of one of the most fascinating ancient civilisations with this engaging, entertaining and educational guide to the ancient Egyptians. With a complete rundown of ancient Egyptian history and culture alongside insights in to the everyday lives of the Egyptians, you'll discover how they kept themselves entertained, the gory details of mummification, the amazing creation of the pyramids, the deciphering of hieroglyphs and much more.

This book highlights some specific individuals of Ancient Egypt, ranging from the Old Kingdom down to the end of Cleopatra s reign, including kings such as Akhenaten, Horembeb, and Ramses II; queens and other influential women; andofficials like Imhotep, Sennemut, and Ramose. The details surrounding 20 separate lives areunveiled, including information on their families, careers, illnesses, and religious beliefs. Lavishlyillustrated witha wide range of photographs and surviving artifacts, this is a unique look at Egypt's key figures."