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The pyramids : the mystery, culture, and science of Egypt's great monuments ; translated from the German by Steven Rendall

<Div>How did a people who lived nearly five thousand years ago, who knew neither iron nor bronze and who lacked mastery of elementary rules of calculation, manage to construct enormous stone structures with a precision seldom matched even by modern architecture? By one of the world's leading Egyptologists, <i>The Pyramids</i> sets our knowledge of these unique, haunting and perennially fascinating edifices into the context of ancient Egyptian culture and politics.</div>

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  • "Pyramids - their archaeology and history"
  • "Pyramidy, tajemstvi minulosti"
  • "Pyramids"

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  • "How did a people who lived nearly five thousand years ago, who knew neither iron nor bronze and who lacked mastery of elementary rules of calculation, manage to construct enormous stone structures with a precision seldom matched even by modern architecture? A fascinating look into ancient Egyptian culture and politics."
  • "The pyramids of Egypt are a perennial source of fascination, wonder, and mystery. Yet there has not been an updated, complete introduction to the pyramids published in decades. This ambitious and exhaustive book offers an unparalleled guide to these incredible structures -- from the ancient culture that created them to the excavation sites that have been discovered to date. Miroslav Verner, a preeminent Egyptologist, recounts the history of ancient Egypt and describes the religious and political beliefs that gave rise to its great pyramids. He illuminates the technical, material, and organizational brilliance of the architects and workers who built these structures five thousand years ago, without iron or bronze and with only the most elementary systems of calculation. As he explains the magnitude of this accomplishment, Verner also traces the history of the pyramids' discovery and the endless myths and theories about who built them and why. The Pyramids is packed with fascinating information and insights, complemented by more than two hundred illustrative line drawings and photographs. Accessibly written and based on the most current research and findings, it is more comprehensive than any other book in print. It will likely become the definitive book on the subject, one that will appeal to experts and general audiences alike. - Publisher."
  • "<Div>How did a people who lived nearly five thousand years ago, who knew neither iron nor bronze and who lacked mastery of elementary rules of calculation, manage to construct enormous stone structures with a precision seldom matched even by modern architecture? By one of the world's leading Egyptologists, <i>The Pyramids</i> sets our knowledge of these unique, haunting and perennially fascinating edifices into the context of ancient Egyptian culture and politics.</div>"@en
  • "Discusses the pyramids, peeling back the layers of these ancient structures to reveal something about the civilization that built them."@en

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  • "The pyramids"@en
  • "The pyramids : their archaeology and history"
  • "The pyramids the mystery, culture, and science of Egypt's great monuments"
  • "The pyramids : their archaeology and histroy [i.e. history]"@en
  • "The pyramids : the mystery culture, and science of Egypt's great monuments"@en
  • "The pyramids : the mystery, culture, and science of Egypt's great monuments"
  • "The pyramids : the mystery, culture, and science of Egypt's great monuments"@en
  • "The pyramids their archaeology and history"
  • "The pyramids their archaeology and history"@en
  • "The pyramids : a complete guide"
  • "The pyramids : their archaeology and histroy [sic]"
  • "The pyramids : Their Archaeology and History"
  • "The Pyramids : the mystery, culture, and science of Egypt's great monuments"
  • "The Pyramids : their archaeology and histroy [!]"

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