This is Egypt

by JamesMorris (Photographer), Guy Marks (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1998

  $3.25

  A backlist stalwart, This is Egypt is now available in a second edition - with a distinctive, new-look jacket and fully updated text.Egypt is a fascinating country, famous for its ancient civilization, its diverse culture and so much more. The vast majority of Egyptians live near the banks of the Nile, and this vitally important waterway is explored in detail, along with densely populated Cairo, the largest city in Africa and the Middle East. The ancient and important monuments that Egypt is renowned for are also wonderfully depicted, from the pyramids and great sphinx at Giza to the southern city of Luxor with its Valley of the Kings.This superbly illustrated book covers all aspects of Egypt, from the spectacular scenery to the people who make this beautiful land their home.