The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt, from c. 700,000 B.C. to A.D. 311. Following the story from the Egyptians' prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, this book resurrects a fascinating society replete with remarkable historical information. It investigates such subjects as 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. The authors-an international team of experts working at the cutting edge of their particular fields-outline the principal sequence of political events, including detailed examinations of the three so-called 'intermediate periods' which were previously regarded as 'dark ages' and are only now beginning to be better understood. They also examine cultural and social patterns, including stylistic developments in art and literature. Addressing the issues surrounding this distinctive culture, vividly relating the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, exploring colorful personalities, and uncovering surprising facts, The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is certain to enrich our understanding of this endlessly intriguing civilization. "Brimming with. . .intriguing facts. . .also provides a first-rate overview of le progrÃ¨s Egyptien-from the period when Homo erectus first stalked the land right up to Octavian's triumphant entry into Egypt in 30 B.C. ." -The Times (London) (on the previous edition)
Country USA
Brand Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer Oxford University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 8pp halftone plates
ReleaseDate 2004-02-19
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780192804587

Country	USA
Brand	Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer	Oxford University Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	8pp halftone plates
ReleaseDate	2004-02-19
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780192804587

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

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