{"product_id":"the-world-of-ancient-egypt-peter-lacovara-9781610692298","title":"The World of Ancient Egypt: A Daily Life Encyclopedia [2 Volumes]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe mysteries surrounding ancient Egypt continue to pique interest and prompt study thousands of years later. Intriguing questions--such as \"Why were certain Egyptians mummified after death, while others were not?\", \"How were the pyramids constructed?\", and \"Were sexuality and courtship accurately portrayed in movies about the period?\"--incite curiosity and inspire the imagination in the modern world. This comprehensive encyclopedia addresses these questions and more, revealing fascinating facts about all aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with the beginning of the First Dynasty to the death of Cleopatra, this compendium explores the family life, politics, religion, and culture of the Nile Valley from Aswan to the Delta, as well as the peripheral areas of Nubia, the Oases, the Sinai, and the southern Levant. Each topical section opens with an introductory essay, followed by A-Z entries on such topics as food, fashion, housing, politics, and community. The book features a timeline of events, an extensive bibliography of print and digital resources, and numerous photographs and illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Lacovara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1610692292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781610692298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/21\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.20w x 1.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2017 pg. 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2017","brand":"Peter Lacovara","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44125014163711,"sku":"9781610692298","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5cf5b01e-446d-4192-b082-eefa0b7c6362.jpg?v=1687440130","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-world-of-ancient-egypt-peter-lacovara-9781610692298","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}