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050			_aDT 61 .D47 2014
245			_a30- second ancient Egypt : _bthe 50 most important achievements of a timeless civilization, each explained in half a minute / _cedited by: Peter Der Manuelian.
260			_aUnited Kingdom : _bIvy Press, _cc2014.
300			_a160 pages : _bcolor illustrations ; _c23 cm.
365			_bPHP 290.00
504			_aIncludes index.
505			_aLand & People.--Architecture & Sites.--Great Discoveries.--Science, Medicine & Technology.--Thought & Belief.--Art & Culture.--Life & Society.
520			_aWhy was the Nile integral to the unification of Egypt? What is the mystery surrounding Queen Hetepheres' tomb? What did the Armana Letters reveal? What did the ancient Egyptians eat and drink? 30-Second Ancient Egypt presents a unique insight into one of the most brilliant and beguiling civilizations, where technological innovations and architectural wonders emerge among mysterious gods and burial rites. Each entry is summarized in just 30 seconds-using nothing more than two pages, 300 words, and a single picture. From royal dynasties and Tutankhamun's tomb to hieroglyphs and mummification, interspersed with biographies of Egypt's most intriguing rulers, this is the quickest path to understanding the 50 key ideas and innovations that developed and defined one of the world's great civilizations.
650			_aCIVILIZATION.
651			_aEGYPT.
700			_aManuelian, Peter Der. _eEditor
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