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The Nile - An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture (Hardcover)
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The Nile - An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture (Hardcover)
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This book provides an avenue for students to explore the Nile—the
world's longest river—and better understand its larger role in
society in the past, present, and future. The Nile River has been
the most important natural resource for Egyptians and other
Africans who live along its shores for thousands of years, bringing
life to an otherwise arid and bleak desert region. Without the
Nile, civilizations in Egypt could not have achieved such success.
The physical, cultural, religious, and political impacts of this
mighty riverway are enormous. This one-volume encyclopedia explores
a breadth of topics related to the Nile River, from ancient
irrigation techniques to 19th-century exploration and from current
environmental controversies to concerns regarding man-made Lake
Nasser. Readers will be able to explore beyond the physical aspects
of the world's longest river to achieve an understanding of the
Nile River's larger role in society. After a preface and
introduction that provides general background information on the
source, tributaries, and mouth of the Nile, the encyclopedia
presents thematic essays that cover topics such as the Nile's
physical geography; history; environmental issues and
controversies; culture, religion, and legend; and politics. More
than 100 entries cover key individuals, specific locations, geology
and structure, significant expeditions, gods and deities, and
folklore related to the Nile. In addition, the work provides an
appendix of primary document excerpts from explorers' journals and
more recent legislation on damming as well as an appendix of place
names, interesting sidebars, and a helpful chronology of key
events.
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