1st Edition

The Egyptians An Introduction

By Robert Morkot Copyright 2005
256 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

256 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

256 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

A widely published author on the subject, Robert Morkot presents a clear introduction to the origins, history and culture of Ancient Egyptian civilization. This excellent addition to the popular family of books on ancient peoples offers a broad coverage of Egyptian life. Morkot also addresses a number of important questions dealing with race and colour, Egypt's relationship with Africa and... Read more
1. Defining Ancient Egypt  2. The Egyptian World  3. Esoteric Knowledge and Oriental Mystery: The Lure of Egypt  4. Constructing the Egyptian Past  5. Origins and First Flowering  6. Imperial Egypt: The Middle and New Kingdoms (c. 2055–1069 BC)  7. Continuity with Metamorphosis: Egypt 1100 BC to AD 641  8. Rulers and Ruled  9. Town and Country in Ancient Egypt  10. [The] Culture of Ancient Egypt. Further Reading

Biography

Robert Morkot