Treasures Of Egypt is a stunning introductory book to the history of Ancient Egypt, or coffee table book for those who are already familiar with it (and adore Ancient Egypt like me)

The images are the major draw card for this book, they are stunning, high quality images that include both well known objects and places, as well as lesser known (but just as amazing) subjects. Each has an appropriate description as well as a little label with all of the appropriate details (which can prompt your research if you would like to know more)

The chronological structure of the book makes for a logical reading experience and while there is certainly less text than images, what is there is fitting for those new to Ancient Egypt or budding Egyptologists. I like how many of the subject specific terms are included, but have a brief definition in brackets after.

The end of the book includes a map and timeline to further anchor the reader into the time and place. I thought the timeline was stylised in a really aesthetic manner.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, Amber Books Ltd. for giving me access to this book, these thoughts are all my own

Exploring the wonders of ancient Egypt, this visually stunning book features 160 color photos showcasing iconic landmarks like the pyramids and Tutankhamun’s tomb. With images of artifacts such as jewelry, statues, and wall paintings, the book brings this mighty civilization to life. While it briefly covers the history of Egypt, the focus is on the art and architecture. It includes many gorgeous artifacts I’ve never seen before, displaying an unexpected realism.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Thank you Netgalley and Amber Books Ltd for this arc.

This is the second book by Fletcher-Jones I've read and I enjoyed it just as much as "Ancient Egypt: A Photographic History." Much like that book, in this one the author gives a short but informative history of the country. Lovely photos illustrate key points and people. There are a fair number of photos of places and temples but this time around I was drooling over the jewelry, statues, and furniture as well. The craftsmen of Egypt were amazing and this book will show some of their signature work. He includes picture credits and a list of museum locations for some of the items.

This was a really interesting overview of the cultural history of Ancient Egypt. The book is broken down into four main sections, each with an overview of important political events and cultural practices. The reading covered various topics, including clothing, art and government structure.
The writing was fairly brief and I think this book is a great jumping-off point for readers who are interested in the history of ancient Egypt! The photos are also beautiful and had helpful captions.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Amber Books for the eARC!

This is one of the most visually charming books published on Ancient Egypt.
Because the focus is on the treasures, the photos play a large role, and the accompanying text is informative.
Fascinating book.

What a delicious book of treasures! Spanning 3000 years of Egyptian history, with a very helpful concise timeline and map and over 160 stunning photographs, this is a coffeetable book that you will find yourself dipping into time and time again.
A definite for my Christmas wishlist.

This book was so interesting and featured many different treasures of Ancient Egypt across various time periods. I love reading about ancient Egypt and seeing the beautiful photographs included in this book made me feel connected to the culture of those time periods in Egypt. I learned so many new things about pharaohs and ancient Egypt in general, and I am impressed with the way the photographs captured all of the ancient treasures featured in this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book!

Treasures of Ancient Egypt is a masterpiece of a book!
I rated it 5 stars because it really is that good! I loved every single page of it.

During the tour of Tutankhamun in the late 70’s my mother went with my stepfather on a date before they were married and she brought home a hardcover copy of ‘Treasures of Tutankhamun’ , so from the time I was a very little girl, I would pore over the photos in that book and be awed. As a result, perhaps, I’ve always been very interested in ancient Egyptian history.

Having the opportunity to read this, I will say that the photos included are among the most wonderful I’ve seen. History is interspersed between the vivid photographs and engaging to read.

Would be an excellent choice for history lovers as well as homeschooling unit studies.




Thank you to Amber Books and NetGalley for the PDF