Author: Gay Robins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 92
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Found in Thebes on the 1850s, the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus dates back in its origins to the age of the great pyramid builders. The ancient Egyptians were superb arithmeticians, with enough understanding of geometry and trigonomentry to make their architectural triumphs possible. From the papyrus we can learn how young pupils were subjected to a rigorous training in the manipulation of numbers that enabled the fully-flegded scribe to control not only the design and construction of huge monuments, but also the more mundane activities of everyday life. Some of their methods are similar to those of today; others have been superseded, but nevertheless retain a fascination.
Author: James Henry Breasted
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108082424
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 809
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This highly illustrated 1906 work presents a history of Egypt from earliest times to the Persian conquest in 525 BCE.
Author: Alan Henderson Gardiner
Publisher: Bruxelles : Edition de la Fondation égyptologique Reine Elisabeth
ISBN:
Category : Egyptian language
Languages : en
Pages : 328
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Author: Charles Coulston Gillispie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780910413213
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 525
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Author: Giovanni Battista Belzoni
Publisher: BIG BYTE BOOKS
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 379
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No study of the modern exploration of ancient Egypt is complete without the extraordinary work of Giovanni Belzoni. Once a circus strongman, trained as an engineer, he spent many years abroad in Egypt and Nubia studying the ancient ruins and shipping antiquities back to Europe. Though once considered a tomb robber, recent re-evaluations of Belzoni have given him credit for his remarkably keen powers of observation and, for his time, careful excavation methods and recording. A larger-than-life character, Belzoni was a true adventurer-explorer during a time of nationalist competition between the European powers for the best antiquities. This exciting and detailed account of his two journeys to Egypt and Nubia is a treasure of Egyptology. For the first time, this long out-of-print volume is available as an affordable, well-formatted book for e-readers and smartphones. Be sure to LOOK INSIDE by clicking the cover above or download a sample.
Author: A.M. Blackman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136206876
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 261
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First published in 2005. This work, while aimed at a general audience, is by no means a dreary introductory textbook. Blackman perceptively answers the reader's most pressing questions about life in ancient Thebes, providing not only an informative text but also an engaging story. Topics covered include life in ancient Luxor, how Thebes became the capital of Egypt, poems, songs and romances, and great kings in time of war.
Author: James Baikie
Publisher: London : Religious Tract Society
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 402
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Author: Cyril Aldred
Publisher: Penguin Putnam
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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Catalog of an exhibition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences.
Author: Egypt Exploration Society
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
ISBN: 9780344317323
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Michael A. Hoffman
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780710004956
Category : Egypt
Languages : en
Pages : 391
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