Cover of Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs

Temples, Tombs, and Hieroglyphs

by Barbara Mertz

4.1
(4 ratings)
352 pages1964William MorrowISBN 9780061252761

About this book

An introduction to the history of ancient Egypt and Egyptology. “Mertz gives special attention to such topics as the kingship (yes) of Queen Hatshepsut, the exploits of Thutmose III, and the Amarna Period with its intriguing players… Mertz also explains in simple language archaeological techniques such as carbon 14 dating and historical chronology.” Libr J. review of 1964 edition

Publication Details

Publisher
William Morrow
Published
1964
Pages
352
ISBN
9780061252761
Language
en

About Barbara Mertz

Barbara Louise Mertz (September 29, 1927 – August 8, 2013) was an American author who wrote under her own name as well as under the pseudonyms Elizabeth Peters and Barbara Michaels. In 1952 she received a PhD in Egyptology from the University of Chicago. While she was best known for her mystery and suspense novels, in the 1960s she authored two books on ancient Egypt, both of which have remained in print ever since.

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