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The Pyramids: The Mystery, Culture, and Science of Egypt's Great Monuments
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by Miroslav Verner; Steven Rendall (Translator)

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From the ancient culture that created the pyramids to the excavation sites that have been discovered to date, Verner, a preeminent Egyptologist, recounts the history of ancient Egypt and describes the religious and political beliefs that gave rise to its great monuments. Illustrations throughout.

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Hailed by Science News as "the new seminal text," The Pyramids is the most up-to-date, comprehensive record of Egypt's ancient monuments to become available in the last six decades. Distinguished Egyptologist Miroslav Verner draws from the research of the earliest Egyptologists as well as the startling discoveries arising from the technological advances of the 1980s and 1990s. His Pyramids offers 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 he explains the magnitude of this accomplishment, he also traces the stories and ideas of the intrepid scientists who have uncovered them. "Editor's Choice ... this comprehensive volume details everything you ever wanted to know about pyramids." -- Rosemary Herbert, The Boston Herald "Engaging, lucid ... Richly illustrated ... displays both a deep respect for the research of Egyptologists and a comprehensive knowledge of it... -- Kirkus Reviews "Miroslav Verner ... provides an accessible introduction to the culture of the ancient Egyptians." -- Die Welt

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Among the oldest and most important extant Egyptian historical documents ranks a palette commemorating King Narmer's victory over a rebellious principality in the Nile Delta (c.3000 B.C.E.).

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  • Title The Pyramids: The Mystery, Culture, and Science of Egypt's Great Monuments
  • Author Miroslav Verner; Steven Rendall (Translator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 512
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Grove Press, New York, NY
  • Publication date October 15, 2002
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780802139351 / 0802139353
  • Weight 1.62 lbs (0.73 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 1.09 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 2.77 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Library of Congress subjects Egypt - Antiquities, Pyramids - Egypt
  • Dewey Decimal Code 932

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