Charlotte Booth

What would it be like if you were transported back to Thebes, 1360 BCE? This time-traveler’s guide is a fascinating way to find out . . . Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Egypt and you had to start a new life there. What would you see? How would the people around you think and believe? How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? Where would you go to have your hair done, or get help if you got ill or were mugged in the street? All these questions, and many more, are answered in this engaging blend of self-help and survival guide that plunges you into this historical environment—and explains the many problems and strange new experiences you would face if you were there.

How to Survive in Ancient Egypt

Stephen Batchelor

Guy de la Bedoyere

Your one-stop resource for key ancient history facts Want to know more about ancient cultures, civilizations, and customs? Then look no further! This indispensible box set covers three of the most important-and fascinating-periods in ancient history. Drawing from The Romans For Dummies, The Ancient Greeks For Dummies, and The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies, this value priced set includes essential facts, figures, and trivia from each nation, giving a rollercoaster account of what happened, when, and who did what. These lively guides are packed with need-to-know information and fun facts on the cultures, pastimes, heroes, and legacies of the ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks. You'll discover how these ancient civilizations came to be; how the people lived; the amazing events during their time; and why their influence can still be felt around the world today. This Ancient History Box Set For Dummies offers price-conscious readers three bestselling history topics in one value set! Provides a comprehensive overview of some of the most intriguing periods in ancient history-ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt Guy de la Bedoyere is a well-known historian and archaeologist; Charlotte Booth is an Egyptologist who is the founder of her own Egyptology Society; Stephen Batchelor has written reviews for History Today and Current Archaeology The perfect one-stop library, Ancient History Box Set For Dummies is a must for all budding historians!

Ancient History Box Set For Dummies

A fascinating exploration of the lives of normal people in ancient Egypt. Full of their own strange and amusing stories; documents their anxieties, hopes, loves and mischievous pursuits.

Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt

Lost Voices of the Nile

Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Egypt and you had to start a new life there. How would you fit in? Where would you live? What would you eat? Where would you go to have your hair done? Who would you go to if you got ill, or if you were mugged in the street? All these questions, and many more, will be answered in this new how-to guide for time travellers. Part self-help guide, part survival guide, this lively and engaging book will help the reader deal with the many problems and new experiences that they will face, and also help them to thrive in this strange new environment.

A history of Western culture’s fascination with undead creatures in film and television. Are you a fan of the undead? Watch lots of mummy, zombie and vampire movies and TV shows? Have you ever wondered if they could be “real?” This book, A History of the Undead, unravels the truth behind these popular reanimated corpses. Starting with the common representations in Western media through the decades, we go back in time to find the origins of the myths. Using a combination of folklore, religion and archaeological studies we find out the reality behind the walking dead. You may be surprised at what you find . . .

Mummies, Vampires and Zombies

A History of the Undead

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.

The Ancient Egyptians For Dummies

Egypt is extremely popular in the West, with almost everyone having some preconceptions about the country and its history, but questions about the building of the pyramids, the curse of Tutankhamun and Cleopatra's baths of ass's milk are only the tip of the iceberg. The myth of Egypt is often one of mysticism and the occult, and the ancient texts are reputed to hold all manner of secrets, magical, technological and mystical, while in the Old Testament it is seen as a land of great magicians.

The Myth of Ancient Egypt

Mathematician, Philosopher, Myth

Hypatia

Are you a fan of the undead? Watch lots of Mummy, zombie and vampire movies and TV shows? Have you ever wondered if they could be 'real'? This book, A History of the Undead, unravels the truth behind these popular reanimated corpses. Starting with the common representations in Western Media through the decades, we go back in time to find the origins of the myths. Using a combination of folklore, religion and archaeological studies we find out the reality behind the walking dead. You may be surprised at what you find.

Charlotte Booth

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