| Ancient Egypt: Foundations of a Civilization Contributor(s): Brewer, Douglas J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0582772532 ISBN-13: 9780582772533 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: ,.".this is a most welcome book, which will fill a gap in the study of early ""Egypt...""The author...has sprinkled his narrative with anecdotes from his own archaeological expeditions make the text lively and entertaining, elevating his book from mere description to a highly personal and approachable account. ""This is a skillful survey which will benefit many different kinds of readers. I highly recommend it." Ronald J. Leprohon, Professor of Egyptology, University of Toronto Have you ever wondered who built the pyramids and why? What life was like for the earliest Egyptians? When and how hieroglyphic writing developed? How Egyptian civilization changed through time? What religion the ancient Egyptians practiced? The answers to all these questions lie deep in Egypt's past. In "Ancient Egypt: Foundations of a Civilization "Douglas J.Brewer traces Egypt's history from the Nile Valley's earliest inhabitants through to the building of the first pyramids. Beautiful illustrations of architecture, hieroglyphs and artifacts bring the story to life and make this a fascinating account of the formative era of Egyptian civilization.
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - Egypt - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 932 |
| LCCN: 2005047651 |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.78" W x 9.34" (1.38 lbs) 232 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - North Africa |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ancient Egypt is a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read book covering the formative era of the Egyptian civilization: the age before the pyramids. Douglas Brewer shows why an awareness of the earliest phase of Egyptian history is crucial to understanding of later Egyptian culture. Beginning with a quick review of the fields of Egyptology and archaeology, Ancient Egypt takes the reader on a compelling survey of Egypt's prehistoric past. The books tours the Nile Valley to explore its impact on all aspects of life, from day-to-day living to regional politics, and introduces the reader to the Nile Valley's earliest inhabitants and the very first "Egyptians".
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