Download or read book The World of Pyramids written by Anne Millard and published by . This book was released on 2004-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Watching silently over our civilizations since ancient times, the pyramids have never ceased to capture our imaginations, providing a timeless link to long-dead peoples and societies. From the Valley of the Kings in Egypt and the ziggurats of Babylon to the towering monuments built by the Aztecs and Maya in Central America, The World of Pyramids examines the mythology and history behind these imposing and haunting structures. Book jacket.