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Ancient Egypt: An Introduction
Salima Ikram
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Description for Ancient Egypt: An Introduction
paperback. A cornerstone introduction for the study of ancient Egypt, with an overview of geography, history, society, religion and culture. Num Pages: 356 pages, 102 b/w illus. 48 colour illus. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; HBLA; HDDG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 24. Weight in Grams: 736.
This book provides an introduction to one of the greatest civilizations of all time – ancient Egypt. Beginning with a geographical overview that explains the development of Egyptian belief systems as well as its subsequent political development, it examines methodology, the history of the discipline of Egyptology, religion, social organization, urban and rural life, and death. It also includes a section on how people of all ranks lived. Lavishly illustrated, with many unusual photographs of rarely seen sites that are seldom illustrated, this volume is suitable for use in introductory-level courses on ancient Egypt. It offers a variety of student-friendly ... Read more
This book provides an introduction to one of the greatest civilizations of all time – ancient Egypt. Beginning with a geographical overview that explains the development of Egyptian belief systems as well as its subsequent political development, it examines methodology, the history of the discipline of Egyptology, religion, social organization, urban and rural life, and death. It also includes a section on how people of all ranks lived. Lavishly illustrated, with many unusual photographs of rarely seen sites that are seldom illustrated, this volume is suitable for use in introductory-level courses on ancient Egypt. It offers a variety of student-friendly ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
356
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521675987
SKU
9780521675987
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About Salima Ikram
Salima Ikram is Professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo. An archaeologist of ancient Egypt, she is the author of several scholarly and popular books, including, most recently, Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt, Divine Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt, and, with A. M. Dodson, The Tomb in Ancient Egypt.
Reviews for Ancient Egypt: An Introduction
'This is a lovely book, providing an introduction to ancient Egypt and the practice of Egyptology. … All information is handled in a straightforward, friendly manner, and is easy to read. The book is also peppered with some fabulous colour photographs, illustrations, line drawings and plans where appropriate. There are also numerous text boxes throughout each chapter, all within a ... Read more