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Robert Morkot paints a vivid picture of the origins, history and culture of the ancient Egyptians with chapters on dynasties, empires, society, daily life, religion, art and architecture, languages and literature. The book also raises and addresses a number of important interprative questions, such as the issues of race and colour of the Egyptians, Egypt's relationship with Africa and the debate about Egypt's 'legacy'. Enjoyable and accessible, this is the ideal introduction to the Egyptians for both students and the interested general reader.

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.

Charting topics as diverse as Minoan civilization, the Persian Wars, the Golden Age of Athens, and the conquests of Alexander the Great, the atlas traces the development of this creative and restless people and assesses their impact not only on the ancient world but also on our own attitudes and environment today.

The Historical Dictionary of Ancient Egyptian Warfare is aimed primarily at students and the interested reader. It presumes no detailed knowledge of ancient Egypt. The arrangement of the book as a dictionary means that it can be used on its own as a research tool, or in conjunction with other works, such as histories, or translations of Egyptian texts. The user can find concise definitions and descriptions, and brief accounts of military actions. Through the cross-referencing of each entry, and in conjunction with the bibliography, the user can pursue the wider issues and find more detailed...

The A to Z of Ancient Egyptian Warfare covers the period from the emergence of the Egyptian state around 3000 BC to the Arab conquest in the mid-7th century AD. The book is divided into three main sections.