History of Ancient Egypt - An Introduction (Paperback, Revised Ed)

From our vantage point ancient Egyptian civilization, with its strictly hierarchic organization, can appear static through its three-thousand-year history. In his concise and authoritative introduction to that distant culture, a renowned Egyptologist reveals the turbulent events beneath the rigid facade. Erik Hornung begins his account by taking a brief look at the prehistoric era in Egypt. He then focuses on political events during the period beginning with the reign of Menes and closing with the conquest by Alexander the Great. Building on insights drawn from the civilization's surviving texts and monuments, he also describes significant cultural developments, such as changes in burial customs and the building of the Great Pyramids and Sun Temples.Originally published in German, this important and highly useful survey has been revised throughout for its publication in English. In addition, the English version features over fifty illustrations, an updated bibliography, a glossary, and a chronological table.

General

Imprint:	Cornell University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 1999
First published:	1999
Authors:	Erik Hornung
Translators:	David Lorton
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages:	208
Edition:	Revised Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-8014-8475-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General Books > History > African history > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN:	0-8014-8475-8
Barcode:	9780801484759

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