Robert Morkot

The Egyptians

An Introduction

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A widely published author on the subject, Robert Morkot presents a clear introduction to the origins, history and culture of Ancient Egyptian civilization. This excellent addition to the popular family of books on ancient peoples offers a broad coverage of Egyptian life. Morkot also addresses a number of important questions dealing with race and colour, Egypt's relationship with Africa and Egypt's legacy. The Egyptians includes chapters on: * dynasties and empires * society * daily life * religion * art and architecture * languages and literature. This engaging and accessible book provides students with the ideal introduction to this fascinating civilization.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Revised edition
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 224mm x 160mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 449g
• ISBN-13: 9780415271035
• ISBN-10: 0415271037
• Artikelnr.: 22237129

Autorenporträt

Robert Morkot

Inhaltsangabe

1. Defining Ancient Egypt 2. The Egyptian World 3. Esoteric Knowledge and
Oriental Mystery: The Lure of Egypt 4. Constructing the Egyptian Past 5.
Origins and First Flowering 6. Imperial Egypt: The Middle and New Kingdoms
(c. 2055-1069 BC) 7. Continuity with Metamorphosis: Egypt 1100 BC to AD 641
8. Rulers and Ruled 9. Town and Country in Ancient Egypt 10. [The] Culture
of Ancient Egypt. Further Reading