Temples Tombs and Hieroglyphs

<p>World-renowned Egyptologist Barbara Mertz explores the reality behind the bestselling fiction she writes (as Elizabeth Peters) and casts a dazzling light on a remarkable civilization.</p><p>Afascinating chronicle of an extraordinary people--from the first Stone Age settlements through the reign of Cleopatra and the Roman invasions--<em>Temples Tombs and Hieroglyphs</em> brings ancient Egypt to life as never before. Lavishly illustrated with pictures maps and photographs it offers tantalizing glimpses into Egyptian society; amazing stories of the pharaohs and the rise and fall of great dynasties; a sampling of culture religion and folklore; stories of explorers scientists and scoundrels who sought to unravel or exploit the ageless mysteries; and new insights into the architectural wonders that were raised along the banks of the Nile.</p>