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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt (Paperback, New Ed) Loot Price: R356
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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt (Paperback, New Ed)

Ian Shaw

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It is almost impossible to imagine Ancient Egypt without picturing exotic pharaohs and monumental pyramids, but, as this excellent overview ably demonstrates, there is much more to Egypt's past than dried-up mummies and tomb-raiding. Starting at 700,000 BC during the Palaeolithic period and ending with the declining days of Roman rule in AD 395, this lavishly illustrated book calls upon a host of world authories to conjure up the story of this fascinating ancient civilization. Each chapter covers a particular period and comprises an essay from an acknowledged expert in the field. As one would expect, the rise and fall of the ruling dynasties plays an important part, but the political elements are not allowed to overshadow the equally remarkable social, cultural and economic histories of the nation. To help the layman appreciate stylistic developments in art and literature a wealth of colour and black-and-white photographs is included. As one would expect, the coverage of funerary beliefs and practices is extensive and fascinating. The book shows how the simple single-pit burials of the earlier periods evolved into an increasingly elaborate use of cemeteries for the more important dead, then demonstrates how this ultimately grew into the grand-scale use of pyramids as tombs for the ruling families. Solid and authoritative, this book retains the clarity necessary for the enthusiastic amateur, but equally provides a comprehensive study for the student of Egyptology. This is a definitive overview of the complex history of a nation, and one that nobody with an interest in Egyptology can afford to be without. (Kirkus UK)
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt describes the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. It details the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley, which gave rise to some of the earliest masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature in the ancient world.

General

Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: October 2003
Authors: Ian Shaw
Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 525
Edition: New Ed
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-280458-7
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
Books > Humanities > History > African history > General
Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > Middle & Near Eastern archaeology > Egyptian archaeology
Books > History > African history > General
Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE
LSN: 0-19-280458-8
Barcode: 9780192804587

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