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The Pyramids: The Mystery, Culture, and Science of Egypt's Great Monuments

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A "richly illustrated . . . engaging, lucid account" of Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, what we know about them now, what we don't, and what is still debated today .

Hailed by Science News as "the new seminal text," The Pyramids is a comprehensive record of Egypt's most awe-inspiring monuments and what Egyptologists now know about them today--from their construction and purpose to the culture that surrounded them. Distinguished Egyptologist Miroslav Verner draws from the research of the earliest Egyptologists as well as the startling discoveries made with late twentieth century technology.

Here you will find a clear, authoritative guide to the ancient culture that created the pyramids five thousand years ago without iron or bronze, and with only the most elementary systems of calculation. As Verner explains the magnitude of this accomplishment, he also traces the stories and ideas of the intrepid scientists who uncovered the mysteries of the pyramids.

"Editor's Choice . . . this comprehensive volume details everything you ever wanted to know about pyramids." --Rosemary Herbert, Boston Herald

"Displays both a deep respect for the research of Egyptologists and a comprehensive knowledge of it . . . An important, comprehensive resource for the study of those most mysteriously, enduringly impressive structures." --Kirkus Reviews

"An accessible introduction to the culture of the ancient Egyptians." --Die Welt

Pages: 512

Format: ebook

Publisher: Grove Press

Release: December 01, 2007

ISBN: 0802198635

ISBN 13: 9780802198631

The Pyramids: The Mystery, Culture, and Science of Egypt's Great Monuments

0/5 ( ratings)

A "richly illustrated . . . engaging, lucid account" of Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, what we know about them now, what we don't, and what is still debated today .

Hailed by Science News as "the new seminal text," The Pyramids is a comprehensive record of Egypt's most awe-inspiring monuments and what Egyptologists now know about them today--from their construction and purpose to the culture that surrounded them. Distinguished Egyptologist Miroslav Verner draws from the research of the earliest Egyptologists as well as the startling discoveries made with late twentieth century technology.

Here you will find a clear, authoritative guide to the ancient culture that created the pyramids five thousand years ago without iron or bronze, and with only the most elementary systems of calculation. As Verner explains the magnitude of this accomplishment, he also traces the stories and ideas of the intrepid scientists who uncovered the mysteries of the pyramids.

"Editor's Choice . . . this comprehensive volume details everything you ever wanted to know about pyramids." --Rosemary Herbert, Boston Herald

"Displays both a deep respect for the research of Egyptologists and a comprehensive knowledge of it . . . An important, comprehensive resource for the study of those most mysteriously, enduringly impressive structures." --Kirkus Reviews

"An accessible introduction to the culture of the ancient Egyptians." --Die Welt

Pages: 512

Format: ebook

Publisher: Grove Press

Release: December 01, 2007

ISBN: 0802198635

ISBN 13: 9780802198631

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