The mystery and history of Ancient Egypt has intrigued explorers, travellers and armchair enthusiasts for millennia. Now, in this concise and easy-to-read guide, bestselling author Simon Cox will answer questions and put the record straight in a compact and attractive volume, the first in his new A to Z series.
* Who was Osiris and what are the legends surrounding him?
* What did all the gods and goddesses symbolise and what were their roles?
* How was Ancient Egypt divided up and what jobs did the population undertake?
* When were the pyramids built and what are all the latest theories about their construction and meaning?
* Is there a hidden Hall of Records waiting to be discovered beneath the Egyptian sands?
With the travelling Tutankhamun exhibition set to bring Egyptomania to the United States and Europe over the coming year, this easily accessible reference aid will be an essential guide to all things Egyptian.
Author Biography
Simon Cox is the author of the internationally bestselling books
Cracking the Da Vinci Code and
Illuminating Angels and Demons. He is a regular visitor to Egypt and has led many tour parties to the land of blue and gold. He lectures frequently around Europe and the US on alternative history and has appeared in numerous documentaries as an expert in the field.
Susan Davies is a researcher and writer with a deep interest in Ancient Egypt, specialising in the New Kingdom era of Egyptian history. She has travelled extensively to the Middle East and Egypt in particular. Together with Simon Cox, she is the MD of Cox Davies Associates, a new literary and media agency. Susan is a member of the Egyptian Exploration Society and lives in Bedfordshire.
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