Ryan Ancient Egypt

The Basics
Erscheinungsjahr 2016
ISBN: 978-1-317-24704-3
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 224 Seiten

Reihe: The Basics

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ryan, Donald P.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie

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