History in Art - Ancient Egypt

What was a nileometer and who used it? What kind of weapons did ancient egyptians have? Why did the ancient egyptian civilization come to an end?
Ancient Egypt's intriguing art and writing still hold many mysteries, but the are the key to understanding this amazingly long-lasting civilization. This book uses the paintings and statues from the tombs and temples of ancient Egypt to find out about the many Egyptian gods, people's belief in the afterlife, the power of the pharaohs, and the daily life made possible for people by the River Nile.