World History Ancient egypt The Land of Pyramids and Pharaohs By Nicole Horning Portions of this book originally appeared in Ancient Egypt by Don Nardo Lucent Press
Foreword History books are often filled with names and dates words and numbers for students to memorize memorize for a test and forget once they move on to another class However what history books should be filled with are great stories because the history history of our world is filled with great stories Love death violence heroism and betrayal are not just themes found in novels and movie scripts They are often the driving forces behind major historical events When told in a compelling way fact is often far more interesting and sometimes far more unbelievable than fiction World history is filled with more drama than the best television shows and all of it really happened As readers discover the incredible truth behind the triumphs and tragedies that have impacted impacted the world since ancient times they also come to understand that everything everything is connected Historical events do not exist in a vacuum The stories that shaped world history continue to shape the present and will undoubtedly shape the future The titles in this series aim to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding understanding of pivotal events in world history They are written with a focus on providing readers with multiple perspectives to help them develop an appreciation for the complexity of the study of history There is no set lens through which history must be viewed and these titles encourage readers to analyze different viewpoints to understand understand why a historical figure acted the way they did or why a contemporary scholar wrote what they did about a historical event In this way readers are able to sharpen their critical-thinking critical-thinking skills and apply those skills in their history classes Readers are aided in this pursuit by formally documented quotations quotations and annotated bibliographies which encourage further research and debate Many of these quotations come from carefully selected primary sources including diaries public records and contemporary research and writings These valuable primary sources help readers hear the voices of those who directly experienced historical events as well as the voices of biographers and historians who provide a unique perspective on familiar topics Their voices all help history come alive in a vibrant way 4 ancient egypt the land of pyramids and pharaohs
As students read the titles in this series they are provided with clear context in the form of maps timelines and informative text These elements give them the basic facts they need to fully appreciate the high drama that is history The study of history is difficult at times not because of all the information information that needs to be memorized but because of the challenging questions it asks us How could something as horrible as the Holocaust happen Why would religious leaders use torture torture during the Inquisition Why does ISIS have so many followers The information information presented in each title gives readers the tools they need to confront these questions and participate in the debates they inspire As we pore over the stories of events and eras that changed the world we come to understand a simple truth No one can escape being a part of history We are not bystanders we are active participants in the stories that are being created now and will be written about in history books decades and even centuries centuries from now The titles in this series help readers gain a deeper appreciation for history and a stronger understanding understanding of the connection between the stories stories of the past and the stories they are part of right now foreword 5
