The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

Released on 2003-10-23 by Ian Shaw
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

Author: Ian Shaw

Publisher: OUP Oxford

ISBN: 0192804588

Category: History

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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt from the stone age to the Roman conquest. The story of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans makes for fascinating reading, with subjects ranging from the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley to some of the earliest masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature in the ancient world.An international team of experts in the field address the issues surrounding this distinctive culture, vividly relating the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, exploring colourful personalities, and uncovering surprising facts, such as the revelation that Scotland Yard possesses a print taken from the hand of a mummy. A well-rounded picture of an intriguing civilization emerges.

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
Language: en
Pages: 560

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

Authors: Ian Shaw, Oxford University Press
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2000 - Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Provides information on each epoch in Egyptian history and civilization from prehistoric times to the Roman period, including details on rulers and dynasties, and developments in religion, the arts, the economy, and society.
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
Language: en
Pages: 672

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt

Authors: Toby Wilkinson
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2011-08-01 - Publisher: A&C Black

This is a story studded with extraordinary achievements and historic moments, from the building of the pyramids and the conquest of Nubia, through Akhenaten's religious revolution, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun's burial chamber, and the ruthlessness of Ramesses, to Alexander the Great's invasion, and Cleopatra's
Ancient Egypt
Language: en
Pages: 298

Ancient Egypt

Authors: Jon Ewbank Manchip White
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 1970-01-01 - Publisher: Courier Corporation

A panoramic view of life in the ancient Nile valley examines the activities, lifestyle, and culture of each stratum of Egyptian society from pharaoh to slave
The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
Language: en
Pages:

The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt

Authors: Charles River Editors
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-02-27 - Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

*Includes pictures *Includes Ancient Egyptian accounts of the era *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years
The Dynasties of Ancient Egypt
Language: en
Pages: 170

The Dynasties of Ancient Egypt

Authors: Charles River Editors
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-11-17 - Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Africa may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library