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.
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