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Zusatztext "In all! it is a very useful collection of short essays" "the book is an intriguing read and gathers together some very useful information." Informationen zum Autor Charlotte Booth teaches Egyptology at Birkbeck College in London. She has written numerous articles, and her published books include People of Ancient Egypt (Tempus Press, 2005). She currently resides in Essex, UK. Klappentext There are many mysteries associated with ancient Egypt that have perplexed scholars and laymen alike. Egyptologist Charlotte Booth selects ten of these and explores the recent theories and outlandish guesses put forth by leading archaeologists, scientists and historians. Using the latest archaeological evidence to separate fact from fiction, Booth provides the truth about the Exodus and the real cause of Tutankhamun's death, and reveals a fascinating world of cursed tombs, mystical lands, and even a cross-dressing king. Guaranteed to delight and inform, this book spans thousands of years from the construction of the pyramids to Ancient Egypt's decline and illuminates the true brilliance of one of the greatest civilizations in the history of humankind. Zusammenfassung Using archaeological evidence to separate fact from fiction, this book unravels the riddle of the Exodus and the real cause of Tutankhamun's death, and reveals a world of cursed tombs, the missing land of Punt, and even a cross-dressing king.
