Surveying more than three thousand years of Egyptian civilization, this
book offers a comprehensive introduction to complex early societies. From high
politics to the concerns of everyday Egyptians, it explores every aspect of
Egyptian culture and society, including religion, language, art, architecture,
cities, and mummification.Surveying more than three thousand years of Egyptian civilization, "Egypt
and the Egyptians" offers a comprehensive introduction to this most rich and
complex of early societies. From high politics to the concerns of everyday
Egyptians, the book explores every aspect of Egyptian culture and society,
including religion, language, art, architecture, cities, and mummification.
Archaeological and documentary sources are combined to give the reader a unique
and expansive view of a remarkable ancient culture. Fully revised and updated,
this new edition looks more closely at the role of women in Egypt, delves
deeper into the Egyptian Neolithic and Egypt's transition to an agricultural
society, and includes many new illustrations. Written for students and the
general reader, and including an extensive bibliography, a glossary, a dynastic
chronology and suggestions for further reading, this richly illustrated book is
an essential resource for anybody wishing to explore the society and
civilization of ancient Egypt.
