Captivating History
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In this book, you will travel back to Ancient Egypt, when kings were considered gods, pharaohs built towering pyramids, great battles were fought, and
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the world as we know it today was formed. Exciting images and maps help you to imagine yourself there and become an expert in no time! Journey through time and make history come alive with fun, interesting, and up-to-date facts on all the major events during one of the most fascinating periods of time!
You’ve probably heard a lot of the names, right? Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, and the Nile River . . . but do you know the secrets and amazing facts about them? You will; in this book, you'll learn about: The longest river in the world – and it runs backward! Kings or Pharaohs – which came first? Menes and the Narmer Palette – what’s the big deal? Gods and Kings – or both? Sunsets, underworlds, and tombs The first pyramid ever built in Ancient Egypt Sneferu’s mistake The Great Pyramid of Giza – the tallest structure on earth until . . . Pharaohs of the Middle Kingdom King Senusret III – The “Warrior King” Amenemhat’s labyrinth – with over 3,000 rooms! The Hyksos – a painting ends a theory Ramesses II – Why so popular? Here come the Assyrians and Persians – uh oh… Alexander the Great Cleopatra – why she married her 12-year-old brother And so much more!
Dive into this rich and amazing culture as we explore exactly why we owe so much to it - why there was never a dull moment in its history. The story of Ancient Egypt will amaze you, so grab your copy of this book and prepare to be astonished!
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