An entertaining and informative introduction to the ancient land of the pharaohs, written with great enthusiasm and humour. New Egyptologists - start here! - Joyce Tyldesley, The Manchester Museum, UK Intrinsically appealing and engrossing, Ryan uses his extensive background in archaeology and Egyptology, along with a refreshing dose of humour, to take readers ... Read moreon an amazing journey through more than 3000 years of Ancient Egyptian history. This must-read book should find its way into every Egyptophile's reading list, and those who have it will not be able to put it down. - Monica Bontty, University of Louisiana, USA ...as an introductory guide for beginners or handy reference for those wishing to put their specialist knowledge into context, this is an essential volume to have on your bookshelf! - Ancient Egypt magazine Show Less