The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Elizabeth Payne
The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Elizabeth Payne
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The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt

Author: Elizabeth Payne

Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley

Unabridged: 4 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/28/2023


Synopsis

For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt's culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt's people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.

About Elizabeth Payne

Elizabeth Payne was born in Nettleton, Mississippi, and grew up to become a history professor and author. Her books include The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, Meet the Pilgrim Fathers, and Meet the North American Indians.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sasha on May 28, 2020

The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt is a comprehensive read that is great for children and adults alike who are interested in learning a little bit more about the ancient rulers of Egypt. I learned facts that I had never heard before! The narrative was informative, yet fun. The pictures added to the sto......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on September 24, 2021

I read this book aloud with my kids. It's a bit convoluted and over their heads as a history read, but very informative. I probably enjoyed it more than they did (as the chapters were long and detailed in several directions). It was a good stretching read which taught them a lot about ancient Egypti......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on December 24, 2023

Would have been a nice compact little history… if only there had a been a source or two for the many odd facts and quotations?! The bibliography is nonexistent, so I have no idea how much of it is true or where to even check. Entertaining, but kind of a waste of time until I can fact check.......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on June 07, 2023

I think this would have been a better free read / independent book. I preferred _Ancient Egypt and Her Neighbors_ for our school readings.......more