Ägypten. Menschen, Götter, Pharaonen

About the Book: Do you think you know ancient Egypt? This richly illustrated volume will teach you otherwise! It not only showcases famous pharaohs and grave goods but also delves into all aspects of the daily lives of ordinary people of that time – from gender roles to leisure activities – thereby painting a fascinating and comprehensive portrait of the era.

Biography: Rose-Marie Hagen, born in Switzerland, studied history and Romance languages in Lausanne. After extended study stays in Paris and Florence, she took on various teaching positions, including at the American University in Washington, D.C. Rainer Hagen, born in Hamburg, studied literature and theater studies in Munich. After his doctorate, he worked for radio and television, most recently as an editorial director at Norddeutscher Rundfunk. Together, both authors have published several books with TASCHEN Verlag, including "Masterpieces in Detail" and monographs on Pieter Bruegel and Francisco de Goya.

Pages: 296
AUTHOR: Rainer & Rose-Marie Hagen
First published: 31/05/2016
Book language: German
Edition: D
ISBN: 978-3-8365-2051-5
Topics: Art and Classics
Dimensions: 23.8 cm x 31.6 cm, Weight 2.12 kg

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