The mystery & history of Ancient Egypt has intrigued explorers, travellers & armchair enthusiasts for millennia. Now, in this concise & easy-to-read guide, bestselling author Simon Cox will answer questions & put the record straight in a compact & attractive volume, the first in his new A to Z series.
* Who was Osiris & what are the legends surrounding him?
* What did all the gods & goddesses symbolise & what were their roles?
* How was Ancient Egypt divided up & what jobs did the population undertake?
* When were the pyramids built & what are all the latest theories about their construction & meaning?
* Is there a hidden Hall of Records waiting to be discovered beneath the Egyptian sands?
With the travelling Tutankhamun exhibition set to bring Egyptomania to the United States & Europe over the coming year, this easily accessible reference aid will be an essential guide to all things Egyptian.