Ancient Egypt - The Basics

Informationen zum Autor Donald P. Ryan Klappentext Includes bibliographical references and index. Zusammenfassung Ancient Egypt: The Basics offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the history, archaeology and influence of this fascinating civilization. Coverage includes: A survey of Egyptian history from its earliest origins to the coming of Islam Life and death in ancient Egypt Key archaeological discoveries and important characters Egypt’s impact and reception through to the modern day Lively and engaging, this is an indispensable resource for anyone beginning their studies of Egyptian history, culture and archaeology, and a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the country’s long and captivating past. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Ancient Egypt: the loss and rediscovery of a civilization 2. Life and death in Ancient Egypt 3. Ancient Egypt: the earlier years 4. The age of empire and beyond 5. Some big discoveries 6. Influences and effects 7. Exploring Egypt today Appendix: Sources for further exploration

Product details

• Authors: Donald P. Ryan, Ryan Donald P.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.08.2016
• EAN: 9781138641501
• ISBN: 978-1-138-64150-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: BASICS
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology, Ancient History, African History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient Egypt, BCE period – Protohistory, African history: pre-colonial period