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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw (Paperback, 2003)

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Bryan's chapter on the 18th Dynasty before the Amarna Period is also particularly good. `brimming with. intriguing facts. also provides a first-rate overview of - le progrès Egyptien - from the period when Homo erectus first stalked the land right up to Octavian's triumphant entry into Egypt in 30 BC.'.

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The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt from the stone age to the Roman conquest. The story of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans makes for fascinating reading, with subjects ranging from the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley to some of the earliest masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature in the ancient world.An international team of experts in the field address the issues surrounding this distinctive culture, vividly relating the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, exploring colourful personalities, and uncovering surprising facts, such as the revelation that Scotland Yard possesses a print taken from the hand of a mummy. A well-rounded picture of an intriguing civilization emerges.

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PublisherOxford University Press

ISBN-139780192804587

eBay Product ID (ePID)86688163

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Number of Pages544 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameThe Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

Publication Year2003

SubjectArchaeology, History

TypeTextbook

AuthorIan Shaw

FormatPaperback

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Item Height196 mm

Item Weight413 g

Item Width128 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Title_AuthorIan Shaw

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