The Legacy of Egypt
Title | The Legacy of Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 510 |
Release | 1971 |
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The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
Title | The Legacy of Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Charles Freeman |
Publisher | Checkmark Books |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 081603656X |
Surveys the history and culture of ancient Egypt, describes daily life and customs, and looks at Egypt's influence on other cultures
Egypt's Legacy
Title | Egypt's Legacy PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Rice |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 261 |
Release | 2004-03 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1134492561 |
In Egypt's Legacy, Michael Rice explains the majesty and enduring appeal of Egyptian Civilization. He draws on Jungian psychology to show why Egypt has been so important in the history of the West.
The Cambridge History of Egypt
Title | The Cambridge History of Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Carl F. Petry |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 676 |
Release | 2008-07-10 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780521068857 |
Egypt.
The Legacy of Egypt
Title | The Legacy of Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | John Richard Harris |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 558 |
Release | 1971 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
This completely revised edition of a classic study of ancient Egypt takes full account of recent scholarly work. Tracing the values and achievements of the early inhabitants of the Nile valley, the late Harris's study includes chapters on "Mystery, Myth, and Magic," "The Hieroglyphic Tradition," mathematics and astronomy, medicine, law, literature, diplomacy, and the ancient Egyptian legacy to Africa and Islam.
A Short History of Modern Egypt
Title | A Short History of Modern Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Afaf Lutfi Sayyid-Marsot |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 172 |
Release | 1985-07-25 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780521272346 |
A history of Egypt from the Arab conquest to the present day.
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
Title | The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Toby Wilkinson |
Publisher | Random House Trade Paperbacks |
Pages | 658 |
Release | 2013-01-08 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0553384902 |
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Magisterial . . . [A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt’s complex evolution over the course of three millenniums.”—Los Angeles Times NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post • Publishers Weekly In this landmark volume, one of the world’s most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its absorption into the Roman Empire. Drawing upon forty years of archaeological research, award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson takes us inside a tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Here are the legendary leaders: Akhenaten, the “heretic king,” who with his wife Nefertiti brought about a revolution with a bold new religion; Tutankhamun, whose dazzling tomb would remain hidden for three millennia; and eleven pharaohs called Ramesses, the last of whom presided over the militarism, lawlessness, and corruption that caused a political and societal decline. Filled with new information and unique interpretations, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt is a riveting and revelatory work of wild drama, bold spectacle, unforgettable characters, and sweeping history. “With a literary flair and a sense for a story well told, Mr. Wilkinson offers a highly readable, factually up-to-date account.”—The Wall Street Journal “[Wilkinson] writes with considerable verve. . . . [He] is nimble at conveying the sumptuous pageantry and cultural sophistication of pharaonic Egypt.”—The New York Times