Synopses & Reviews
Egypt and the Egyptians is an entirely up-to-date and comprehensive view of ancient Egyptian religion and culture. Unlike other books, it blends Egyptology, history, anthropology and sociology to give the reader an appreciation of the breadth of the ancient culture. The book is arranged topically, each chapter dealing with a specific aspect of the history, geology and culture. A glossary and extensive index make it easy for the reader to explore any specific aspect of Egyptian civilization.
Synopsis
An up-to-date, comprehensive book on Egypt and the Egyptians, designed for students and general readers interested in the history of this country and its people. Chapters deal with the nature of the land and landscape, cities, towns and villages, social and religious practices and institutions, language and writing, architecture and art. Extensively illustrated throughout.
Synopsis
An up-to-date and comprehensive view of ancient Egyptian civilization for students and general readers.
Synopsis
An entirely up-to-date and comprehensive view of ancient Egyptian religion and culture.
Synopsis
Egypt and the Egyptians is a completely up-to-date and comprehensive account of ancient Egyptian civilization, covering culture, society and social structure, temple cults, burial practices, art and architecture, history and geology. It is heavily illustrated and includes a glossary and extensive bibliography. It will interest students and general readers.
Table of Contents
1. An Egyptian revival; 2. The river, valley and desert; 3. A chronology and history of Egypt; 4. Cities, towns and villages; 5. The government and the governed; 6. Religion and religious practices; 7. Society and its expectations; 8. Language and writing; 9. Homes for the people, the pharaoh, and the gods; 10. The quest for eternity; 11. Egyptian art: craftsmen, techniques and conventions; 12. Cultural demise or transformation of a civilization.