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Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: A Captivating Guide to the Age of the Pyramids and the Egyptian Pharaohs Who Ruled (Ancient Egyptian History) Paperback – September 4, 2021

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Discover how the first Egyptians built the colossal pyramids and the rise of the kings who ruled as gods.

The Egyptian pyramids are some of the greatest building feats ever achieved. At a time when the rest of the world was in the Bronze Age, living in small villages sustained by subsistence farming, the Egyptians built the pyramids.

It is mind-boggling to think they did this when mankind had not yet invented iron or the wheel. They did this when the only tools workmen had were made from either bronze, which had to be constantly re-sharpened, or stone or wood. It’s truly remarkable.

It raises a question: did the people of Egypt really cut great blocks of stone and arrange millions of tons of them into the perfect pyramid shape we all know so well? When you examine the evidence, the answer to that question is obvious.

But many more questions arise from that answer. How did the ancient engineers and designers train? Who first thought up this perfect shape? Did the workers come from slave colonies? How many people are needed to build such a huge structure?

Here’s a small sample of what you will discover in this book:
  • What effect did climate change have on the place that we today call Egypt?
  • Who was the mysterious king who created the world’s first “nation?”
  • Why did ancient Egypt’s kings have dozens of their people killed and buried with them when they were placed in royal tombs?
  • Who was the architect of the world’s first pyramid?
  • How accurate are the measurements of the pyramids?
  • Why are they aligned with the stars?
  • How many years did it take to build a pyramid?
  • Why did the kings suddenly stop building pyramids for their tombs?
  • Did Napoleon Bonaparte shoot the nose off the Sphinx for target practice?
  • How did gigantic airbags help rescue a collapsing pyramid?
  • And so much more!
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    Ancient Egyptian History
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    56 pages
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    September 4, 2021
  5. Dimensions
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  6. ISBN-10
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Works of Wonder

Discover the long lineage of many great pharaohs and the incredible works they built. Even today, some of these structures baffle architects as to how they came to be. We will go over what it took to craft these monumental buildings and who built them, as well as many thought-provoking facts about them.

Who Was Narmer?

Meet one of the most influential individuals in Egypt's history. Narmer managed to unify Egypt and pave the way for over thirty dynasties, which stretched over 3,000 years! We will break down the basics of Egypt’s government and how it evolved as time passed.

Great Human Sacrifices

The elite and the ruling class found it absolutely imperative to send their deceased with all they would ever need in the afterlife. This included their servants! Learn more about the gruesome tradition of human sacrifice and how their tombs reflected their beliefs in life after death.

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A Work of Art from a Great King

How exactly was one of the wonders of the world built?

The Great Pyramid was built with incredible precision, considering the limited tools and technology the Egyptians had at the time. Discover how such a feat is possible, and read about the rooms inside this world wonder, which still stands to this day.

We will pull away the curtain to explain how the pyramids were built and who did the heavy lifting. Many people were involved in building these monuments, and we will lay out the historical facts so you can better grasp the magnificence of them.

The Old Kingdom is known for more than just the pyramids. There is also the famous Sphinx. But who built it, and why? This astounding structure is still the cause of controversy, with many questions swirling around it.

What are you waiting for? Discover the exciting beginnings of the great nation of the Nile Valley and their astounding architectural feats!

In this book about the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, you will discover:

  • How the world’s first pyramid was built and the visionary king who built it;
  • The architectural catastrophe at Meidum;
  • What role nature played in the birth of the world’s first nation;
  • The last two ruling dynasties and their not-so-famous pyramids;
  • AND MUCH MORE!
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Captivating History (September 4, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 56 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1637164505
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1637164501
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.52 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.13 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Vassilios Damiras
5.0 out of 5 stars Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021
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This book presents a detailed analysis of the Ancient Kingdom of Egypt and the creation of the Pyramids. It details the materials that they used and their significance to Egyptian religion. Also, the author masterfully utilizes the terminology to indicate the architecture of the time. Overall it is an essential book regarding this time of the Egyptian period.
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Stephen Kirtland
4.0 out of 5 stars A fair but limited synopsis.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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The bare bones with lately discovered material concerning the lives of the ordinary Egyptian. Personal details of the various reigns are lacking. Over all informative in a general way.
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Don Voorhees
5.0 out of 5 stars Egypt’s old kingdom
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2021
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I enjoyed this small book it told the story of the first dynasties of Egypt and the monuments they left behind. The pyramids evolution is clearly laid out.
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Jeremy Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars If you want to learn about the old kingdom of ancient Egypt this book is for you
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021
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We've all heard about the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt but how many of us really know what it's about? Well this book sets out to answer that question and tell you quite a bit of information about the old kingdom. Like many in this series there is a formatting issue with the ebook where it appears to be a lot of block text. Although that can make it difficult to read at times, this book is still worth looking at and picking up. It's relatively cheap, it's full of information you probably didn't know, and it's an enjoyable read even with block text.
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Dale
5.0 out of 5 stars The story of the rulers a, pyramids, and people of the Old Kingdom
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2021
An excellent overview of the remarkable rulers and the pyramids. The story of the pyramids begins with the pharoah Djoser and his remarkable architect, Imhotep. The story follows along the development and building of successive generations of pyramids, the successes and failures, and the incredible organization that was required to build them. But the pyramids didn't stand alone in the middle of the desert. The book also talks of the artwork and statuary, the accompanying structures, as well as the lives of the people who built them. Hint: they weren't slaves. But civilization in Egypt did not begin and end with the pyramids. The book begins with the rise of civilization in Egypt, through all the dynasties of the Old Kingdom, to its ultimate demise. A really interesting book.
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Michael States
5.0 out of 5 stars Another slice of history
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021
One of the wonderful things about Captivating History is its ability to deliver a small, compact collection of history which leaves the reader informed yet fits into a larger puzzle. One does not need a 500-page book to learn history. Captivating History delivers a history of the beginnings of Egypt in a brief 46-page publication.

One of the more interesting passages in this publication is the discussion of pyramid architecture and the management of how these monuments are constructed.

A short book but thoroughly enjoyed.
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Hunter Wallace
5.0 out of 5 stars All the Wonder and Excitement of Ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom in a Concise Read
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021
"Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt" is Captivating History's explanation of an exciting period of Egyptian history. One of this time's highlights is that it was then when Egyptians built the famous pyramids. There are many more interesting details found throughout this work that are up to readers to discover. Doing so is well worth the read, as this particular title is among the most engaging in recent memory — not to mention the solid research found within. In all, read this book!
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Julianne3205
1.0 out of 5 stars Best as a short children's book
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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This is a very short, superficial book that's only 56 very large type pages. Most every chapter is a few pages on a pyramid. If you know anything about ancient Egypt, skip this. I don't plan to buy anything else from this series in view of this book, which is certainly not worth the price.
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Gary Barbero
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent History Lesson
Reviewed in Canada on June 2, 2023
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This book, as others in Captiviting History provided me with a short, but thorough history of ancient Egypt. I especially enjoy the pictures which help me to understand this specific time….
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