Focusing on the monuments on either side of the Nile, the author describes Egyptians, their writing, religion and gods, plus historic locales and objects: Alexandria, Cairo, the Rosetta Stone, the pyramids, the Sphinx; the statue of Rameses II, the temples at Luxor and Karnak, major sites where royal mummies were discovered, and more.
Here's a sample of other books in this Dover category
The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen by Howard Carter, A. C. Mace This book captures the painstaking, step-by-step process of excavation, and the wonders of the treasure-filled inner chamber. 106 on-the-spot photographs depict the phases of the discovery and the scrupulous cataloging of the treasures.
The Dwellers on the Nile by E. A. Wallis Budge Beginning with a history of ancient Egypt, the author then discusses daily life of the people, examines family and school, furniture, jewelry, food and drink, work and play, religion, medicine, more. 49 illustrations.
