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The Pyramids: The Mystery, Culture, and Science of Egypt's Great Monuments Paperback – October 15, 2002

by Miroslav Verner (Author), Steven Rendall (Translator)
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Hailed by Science News as "the new seminal text," The Pyramids is the most up-to-date, comprehensive record of Egypt's ancient monuments to become available in the last six decades. Distinguished Egyptologist Miroslav Verner draws from the research of the earliest Egyptologists as well as the startling discoveries arising from the technological advances of the 1980s and 1990s. His Pyramids offers a clear, authoritative guide to the ancient culture that created the pyramids five thousand years ago without iron or bronze, and with only the most elementary systems of calculation. As he explains the magnitude of this accomplishment, he also traces the stories and ideas of the intrepid scientists who have uncovered them. "Editor's Choice ... this comprehensive volume details everything you ever wanted to know about pyramids." -- Rosemary Herbert, The Boston Herald "Engaging, lucid ... Richly illustrated ... displays both a deep respect for the research of Egyptologists and a comprehensive knowledge of it... -- Kirkus Reviews "Miroslav Verner ... provides an accessible introduction to the culture of the ancient Egyptians." -- Die Welt
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    0802139353
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grove Press (October 15, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0802139353
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0802139351
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.62 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the pyramids!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2019
I will go as far as to say this is better than Mark Lehner's book 'The Complete Pyramids'. I enjoy the accessible yet comprehensive style, the pictures next to the appropriate parts of the text (archaeology books in the past have failed badly in this area!). I love this book and I am only half way through yet have learned SO much! Thank you Mr Verner!
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D. Ramsey
4.0 out of 5 stars College level terminology
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2022
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I bought this for my sister for a gift, she has keen interest in the subject. She always wanted to be an archeologist but got steered into the nursing field by well meaning adult family when she had finished high school. So now she is in her early 70's and still has a deep interest in that field, makes me think she may have had live a life being in that culture in another time. She loves the pictures but the high level understanding of terms is tough, she still is very smart. I know she will figure it out.
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Genevieve T. Clarke Neice
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2012
Ordered this book for my son, he loves it. He is fascinated by the construction of the pyramids, and this is an easily understood book.
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Rucsandescu Silvian
5.0 out of 5 stars The pyramids of The Ancient Egypt
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2002
It's the definitive book on the subject.Great text,clear illustrations.
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3.0 out of 5 stars No colored pictures
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2005
A warning to everyone interested in colored pictures. This book has NOT ONE single color picture, except for the cover pic. The theoretical content is great stuff, otherwise, I'm dissapointed. If your interested mainly in pictures, you better take a look at "The Valley of the Kings" and "Tuthankamum, the eternal splendor of the boy Pharaoh"
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good history of a fascinating subject
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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Very detailed descriptions of a tremendous number of pyramid s . Method of construction supported by drawings. At times a tedious read, but worth the time spent.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2019
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I found the book to be well written and covers a lot of information in detail. My hobby is ancient Egyptian history and this book covers a lot of ground. Well worth the purchase.
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4.0 out of 5 stars An authoritative, text-based book on pyramids
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2019
This book's main competition, released around the same time, is  Complete Pyramids  by Mark Lehner. Which book you should get probably depends on your learning style. Both have impeccable credentials; Verner has been studying Fifth Dynasty pyramids for decades and is the greatest living authority on them, while Lehner has been studying Fourth Dynasty pyramids for decades and is the greatest living authority on them. Verner's book isn't nearly as lavishly illustrated as Lehner's, though it has a good number of line drawings. Verner's may not even contain more text, despite its much higher page count, because The Complete Pyramids is packed with small type. I think overall Verner has slightly more information about individual features of pyramid complexes than Lehner, while Lehner has more information about the economic and organizational efforts that pyramid construction required.

Verner's first chapter describes the evolution of the Egyptian state and its royal tombs before the pyramids. The second describes the rituals of burial and the institution of the pyramid temple, and the third discusses pyramid construction and the evidence and hypotheses about how it worked. After that come chapters dedicated to the pyramids of the Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Dynasties, the First Intermediate Period, the Middle Kingdom, and the Second Intermediate Period. After the epilogue there's an appendix on the dimensions of each pyramid and another about the most important scholars, past and present, who have studied them.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Wenig Neues
Reviewed in Germany on September 28, 2021
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Uninteressant . Thema so oft in den Medien bis zum Langeweile.
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Jordi Caballeria
5.0 out of 5 stars Documentadisimo
Reviewed in Spain on May 24, 2019
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Libro muy documentado del numeroso abanico de pirámides egipcias . Una gran relación histórica y arqueológica qué bien vale la pena leer
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Paul Collier
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
Reviewed in Australia on July 22, 2019
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This book was very informative very detailed and well written. Certainly recommend it for anybody interested in learning more about the pyramids of Egypt.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2016
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A dense careful examination of the pyramids from the historical perspective. Easy to follow without archaeological knowledge. Well illustrated.
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vc karthik
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in India on June 19, 2016
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Excellent scholarly book for people who are really interested in serious Egyptology. It is not for vacationers.
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