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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization
Synopses & ReviewsSynopsis:Written from an archaeological perspective, this study attempts a reassessment of Egyptian society, based on new excavation evidence and the reinterpretation of existing material. The author explores the shaping forces of this ancient civilization, such as political ideology and divine rule. Synopsis:Utilizing new excavation evidence, Barry Kemp provides a comprehensive reassessment of Egyptian society from an archeological perspective. He explores the shaping forces of ancient Egyptian civilization: political myth and ideology, the bureaucratic utopia of universal provision of work and food, and the presentational devices of charismatic rule. The popular image of ancient Egypt as a place of extreme cultural conservatism and subservience to exotic religion in fact masks a society which not only changed considerably over the centuries, but also represents one intelligible early solution to a universal human question: how can groups of people understand their place in the world and interact to form stable communities? Barry Kemp presents ancient Egypt as a window on mankind and transforms our understanding of this remarkable civilization. Synopsis:Ancient Egypt presents a comprehensive reassessment of Egyptian society written from an archaeological perspective, based on new excavation evidence and reinterpretation of existing material.
Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-347) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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