Ancient Egypt
A History in Seven Treasures
$33.29
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
13 October 2026
Summary
Bestselling historian Bettany Hughes unearths the stories of a civilisation through seven of its most precious treasures, revealing the people, power and beliefs that shaped the Nile’s enduring world. Her thrilling journey of discovery explores the secrets and splendour of:
- the Great Pyramid of Giza
- the Sphinx
- Cleopatra’s secret island of Philae
- Hatshepsut’s temple at Deir el-Bahari
- Tutankhamen’s tomb
- the underwater city at Alexandria…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399642422 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1399642421 |
| Author: | Bettany Hughes |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 13 October 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 132mm |
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About The Author
Bettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes
Bettany Hughes is an award-winning historian, author, and broadcaster. Her previous books include Venus and Aphrodite (shortlisted for the Runciman Award), Istanbul (a Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Runciman Award), The Hemlock Cup (a New York Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Writers Guild award), and Helen Of Troy. All her books have been translated into multiple languages.
She has made many documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, PBS, National Geographic, ABC, and the Discovery and History channels. Bettany has been a Professor at the New College of the Humanities and a Research Fellow at King’s College London. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the Medlicott Medal for services to history, Europe’s Cultural Heritage Prize, and an OBE for services to history.
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