Denys A Stocks

Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology

Stoneworking Technology in Ancient Egypt

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In this fresh and engaging volume, Denys A. Stocks examines the archaeological and pictorial evidence for masonry in ancient Egypt. Through a series of experiments in which he reconstructs and tests over two hundred replica tools, he brings alive the methods and practices of ancient Egyptian craft working, highlighting the innovations and advances made by this remarkable civilization. Comprehensively illustrated with over two hundred photographs and drawings, Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology will bring a fresh perspective to the puzzles of Egyptian craft and technology. By combining the knowledge of a modern engineer with the approach of an archaeologist and historian, Stocks has created a work that will capture the imagination of all Egyptology scholars and enthusiasts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juli 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 242mm x 162mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 638g
• ISBN-13: 9780415306645
• ISBN-10: 0415306647
• Artikelnr.: 22195125

Autorenporträt

Denys A. Stocks (Author)

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Skills and tools: fledgling industrialists Chapter 1 Craftworking:
industry's driving force Chapter 2 The cutting edge Chapter 3: A flint for
all seasons Part 2 High priests of industry: the state's influence on
technology Chapter 4: The abrasive technologists Chapter 5: Making stone
vessels Chapter 6: The development of stone sarcophagus manufacture Chapter
7: Master masonry fitters Part 3 Industrial revolution in ancient Egypt
Chapter 8: Theban mass-production tools Chapter 9: By-products from a
bygone age Chapter 10: Ancient technical interrelationships