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English edition
Oct
2011
356 pp.
102 b/w illus., 48 color illus.
Paperback
17X24 cm
$27.50
LE 150.00
ISBN
978 977 416 521 4
For sale only in the Middle East
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Ancient Egypt
An Introduction
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Salima Ikram
The ideal introduction to one of the world’s great civilizations
This book provides an introduction to one of the greatest civilizations of all time – ancient Egypt. Beginning with a geographical overview that explains the development of Egypt’s belief systems as well as Egypt’s subsequent political development, it examines methodology, the history of the discipline of Egyptology, religion, social organization, urban and rural life, and death. It also includes a section on how people of all ranks lived. Lavishly illustrated, with many unusual photographs of rarely seen sites that are seldom illustrated, this volume is suitable for use in introductory-level courses on ancient Egypt. It offers a variety of student-friendly features, including a glossary, a bibliography, and a list of sources for those who wish to further their interest in ancient Egypt.
Salima Ikram is associate professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo. She is the co-author of The Mummy in Ancient Egypt: Equipping the Dead for Eternity (AUC Press, 1998).
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“The great discoveries, the adventures of travelers, the mysteries of the pharaohs, the dance of the mummies, and the fragrances of life along the Nile—ancient Egypt comes to life in the pages of this excellent book!”—Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General, Supreme Council of Antiquities, Egypt
“An ideal introduction to the myriad strands that make up the world of the ancient Egyptians—I recommend it highly and look forward to using it for my students.”—Aidan Dodson, University of Bristol
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