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The Little Book of Ancient Egypt

A Pocket Guide to an Epic Civilization, Including Key Events, People, Trivia and More
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If you've ever been interested in the rich culture and unique history of Ancient Egypt, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this exceptional civilizationUnlock the secrets of one of history's most fascinating civilizations with The Little Book of Ancient Egypt. This introductory... Read More
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The Little Book of Ancient Egypt

Unlock the secrets of a fascinating civilizations. This introductory guide takes you on a journey through a land where pyramids rise against the desert sky, pharaohs rule with divine authority and gods and goddesses walk among mortals. Discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.

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If you've ever been interested in the rich culture and unique history of Ancient Egypt, dive into this whirlwind tour and discover the highlights of this exceptional civilization

Unlock the secrets of one of history's most fascinating civilizations with The Little Book of Ancient Egypt. This introductory guide takes you on a journey through a land where pyramids rise against the desert sky, pharaohs rule with divine authority and gods and goddesses walk among mortals.

Within these pages you will find:

- A whistle-stop tour of the Ancient Egyptian timeline, from the beginnings of the Dynastic Period to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza

- Profiles of some of the most influential figures in politics, art and culture, from Narmer to Hatshepsut to Cleopatra

- An insight into the daily life of an Ancient Egyptian citizen

- The influence of Ancient Egypt on the modern day, from medicine to writing systems to mathematics

And so much more.

In this pocket-sized window into the past, discover the key events, people and trivia you need to know to understand this remarkable period of history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837996919

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 104.0mm

Height: 146.0mm

Weight: 167g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Tom Sykes is an author, journalist and Associate Professor in Creative Writing and Global Journalism at the University of Portsmouth. He lives with his wife and cat in Southsea, UK and enjoys walking, reading, going to the cinema and cooking - especially spicy food. He is a regular contributor to Private Eye and has written for most UK national newspapers and a number of academic journals around the world. His previous books include The Realm of the Punisher, Imagining Manila and Coast of Teeth. His personal website is tomgsykes.co.uk.

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