HarperCollins: HarperCollins Publishers, 2005. Enter the world of the Ancient Egyptians with this ultimate guide. This lavish book is illustrated throughout with breathtaking stills and computer graphics that show Egypt in a vivid manner never seen before, while author Anton Gill guides you through the history of the empire, offering insight into all its aspects. This extraordinary book reflects a dramatic, enthralling and hi&ndash;tech approach to what life was really like in Ancient Egypt. They reveal Egypt as never before &ndash; through the eyes of both its pharaohs and people &ndash; as well as providing a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the culture, from architecture and warfare to medicine and women&rsquo;s rights. As well as forming the ultimate, stand&ndash;alone guide to Ancient Egypt, the book will also focus on four very specific stories that give a full flavour of what daily life was like then. Special effects and graphics are courtesy of the same team who provided those on Ridley Scott&rsquo;s movie, &lsquo;Gladiator&rsquo;, to produce a startling viewpoint of what life was like then. The original images were created specially for the book, bringing Ancient Egypt to life as never before&uml;.Full&ndash;colour spreads depict various aspects of life throughout the book, along with library images of ruins and mummies as they exist today. &bull; Unique production values: in full colour throughout, with integrated photographs, maps and timelines. &bull; Features over 1,000 costumes and 137 sets, all of them specially made for the production,<p>. Paperback. New.