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Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs

A Popular History of Ancient Egypt

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Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs

By: Barbara Mertz
Narrated by: Lorna Raver
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 In this updated version of the classic of popular Egyptology, Barbara Mertz combines her doctorate in Egyptology at the famed Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago with a life-long enthusiasm for ancient Egypt. Her love of the subject is contagious and makes her the perfect guide to ancient Egypt for the student, the layman, and those who plan to visit or have visited the Nile Valley.©2007 MPM Manor, Inc. (P)2007 Tantor Ancient Egypt Middle East Africa Ancient Egypt
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I agree with everything Sarah E said in her review. I was not sure I would like it but I really enjoyed the recording and learnt heaps.

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I’m not a very coherent reviewer so I’ll keep this simple: gorgeous, delightful, wonderful book and audiobook. Barbara Mertz writes like the expert she is, but the words are as beautifully dry and full of character (especially when discussing the questionable methods of early archaeologists, or the questionable opinions of current conspiracy theorists). Overall it is sensitive and loving towards the people of ancient Egypt, including those often forgotten from history. The narration is perfectly suited to Mertz’s dry and often salty style.

If you love ancient Egypt I am sure you won’t regret reading or listening to this one.

Absolutely delightful and informative

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