The Egyptians: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9780415271035 / Angielski / Twarda / 2005 / 256 str.

Robert Morkot

Opis

Presents a clear introduction to the origins, history and culture of ancient Egyptian civilization. This book offers a coverage of Egyptian life, with chapters on dynasties and empires, society, daily life, religion, art and architecture, and languages and literature. It also addresses questions dealing with Egypt's relationship with Africa.

Spis treści

1. Defining Ancient Egypt  2. The Egyptian World  3. Esoteric Knowledge and Oriental Mystery: The Lure of Egypt  4. Constructing the Egyptian Past  5. Origins and First Flowering  6. Imperial Egypt: The Middle and New Kingdoms (c. 2055–1069 BC)  7. Continuity with Metamorphosis: Egypt 1100 BC to AD 641  8. Rulers and Ruled  9. Town and Country in Ancient Egypt  10. [The] Culture of Ancient Egypt. Further Reading

O autorze

Robert Morkot