Egypt and the Egyptians, Second Edition - Softcover

Brewer, Douglas J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521616891 ISBN 13: 9780521616898

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2007

Synopsis

Surveying more than three thousand years of Egyptian civilization, Egypt and the Egyptians offers a comprehensive introduction to this most rich and complex of early societies. From high politics to the concerns of everyday Egyptians, the book explores every aspect of Egyptian culture and society, including religion, language, art, architecture, cities, and mummification. Archaeological and documentary sources are combined to give the reader a unique and expansive view of a remarkable ancient culture. Fully revised and updated, this new edition looks more closely at the role of women in Egypt, delves deeper into the Egyptian Neolithic and Egypt's transition to an agricultural society, and includes many new illustrations. Written for students and the general reader, and including an extensive bibliography, a glossary, a dynastic chronology and suggestions for further reading, this richly illustrated book is an essential resource for anybody wishing to explore the society and civilization of ancient Egypt.

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Review:

' ... a sophisticated and comprehensive overview of pharaonic civilisation, touching on every topic essential to the serious student. The book which draws on archaeological evidence attractively presented admirably reflects the multi-disciplinary nature of Egyptology today ... This is a book that skilfully reveals the complexity of ancient Egypt and which cannot fail to stimulate further interest.' Egyptian Archaeology

Book Description:

Surveying more than three thousand years of Egyptian civilization, Egypt and the Egyptians offers a comprehensive introduction to this most rich and complex of early societies. This second edition is fully revised and updated, including new material on the role of women and Egypt's transition to an agricultural society.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0521616891
• ISBN 13: 9780521616898
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 280