The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw Paperback Book

Description: The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt by Ian Shaw The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt describes the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. It describes the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 ancientworld.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. Notes Detailed historical coverage from the early Stone Age to the Romans. 25 halftones and maps. Author Biography Ian Shaw studied Archaeology and Egyptology at Cambridge University, gaining a PhD on the archaeological remains at Tell el-Amarna. He later undertook research into Egyptian quarrying and mining sites as a British Academy Research Fellow at New Hall, Cambridge. His other publications include Ancient Egyptian Warfare and Weapons (1992), The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt (1995), The Dictionary of Archaeology (1999), and Ancient Egyptian Materials andTechnology (2000) Table of Contents List of Maps; AcknowledgementsIntroductionPrehistory: Palaeolithic and NeolithicPredynastic PeriodLate Predynastic and Early DynasticThe Rise of Eqyptian CivilizationThe Old KingdomThe First Intermediate PeriodThe Middle KingdomThe Second Intermediate PeriodThe New Kingdom: Pre-AmarnaThe New Kingdom: Amarna and Post-AmarnaEgypt and the Outside WorldThe Third Intermediate PeriodThe Late PeriodThe Ptolemaic PeriodThe Roman PeriodFurther Reading; Chronological Tables; Acknowledgement of Sources; Index Review `Review from previous editionThe approach combines traditional chronological history with cultural and social historical material to produce a well rounded picture ... chapters covering prehistory and the intermediate periods are particularly good, with Seidlmayer on the First Intermediate Period and Bourriau on the Second Intermediate Period outstanding. Bryans chapter on the 18th Dynasty before the Amarna Period is also particularly good.Antiquity`If you only want to read one book on Egypt, then read this one ... even people who consider themselves as experts on Ancient Egypt will find much to set them thinking: And while such Egyptologists will have a field day, the casual reader will find plenty to arouse their interest, ranging from the story of the worlds first strike ... to the revelation that Scotland Yard possesses a print taken from the hand of a mummy.The Northern Echo`splendid, lavishly illustrated book ... the only single-volume work to cover 700,000 years of Ancient Egypt from the stone age to Roman conquest ... Lucidly edited by Ian Shaw ... you get the facts without the dust. An excellent choice for enthusiasts and novices alike; even better if you can persuade someone to buy for you as a present.Roddy Phillips, Aberdeen Press and Journal`From the Stone Age to the Roman occupation in the fourth centry AD, the mighty Egyptian dynasties are brought to life in almost 450 pages ... never anything but deeply informative, without losing sight of the essential attribute of any book - readability ... both stimulating to the casual reader or keen-to-learn holiday maker and the serious student alike.Peter Leach, North West Evening Mail`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 Octavians triumphant entry into Egypt in 30 BC.Douglas Kennedy, The Times Promotional An international team of experts illuminate the history of ancient Egypt Kirkus UK Review It is almost impossible to imagine Ancient Egypt without picturing exotic pharaohs and monumental pyramids, but, as this excellent overview ably demonstrates, there is much more to Egypts past than dried-up mummies and tomb-raiding. Starting at 700,000 BC during the Palaeolithic period and ending with the declining days of Roman rule in AD 395, this lavishly illustrated book calls upon a host of world authories to conjure up the story of this fascinating ancient civilization. Each chapter covers a particular period and comprises an essay from an acknowledged expert in the field. As one would expect, the rise and fall of the ruling dynasties plays an important part, but the political elements are not allowed to overshadow the equally remarkable social, cultural and economic histories of the nation. To help the layman appreciate stylistic developments in art and literature a wealth of colour and black-and-white photographs is included. As one would expect, the coverage of funerary beliefs and practices is extensive and fascinating. The book shows how the simple single-pit burials of the earlier periods evolved into an increasingly elaborate use of cemeteries for the more important dead, then demonstrates how this ultimately grew into the grand-scale use of pyramids as tombs for the ruling families. Solid and authoritative, this book retains the clarity necessary for the enthusiastic amateur, but equally provides a comprehensive study for the student of Egyptology. This is a definitive overview of the complex history of a nation, and one that nobody with an interest in Egyptology can afford to be without. (Kirkus UK) Long Description 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 ancientworld.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 takenfrom the hand of a mummy. A well-rounded picture of an intriguing civilization emerges. Review Text `Review from previous edition The approach combines traditional chronological history with cultural and social historical material to produce a well rounded picture ... chapters covering prehistory and the intermediate periods are particularly good, with Seidlmayer on the First Intermediate Period and Bourriau on the Second Intermediate Period outstanding. Bryans chapter on the 18th Dynasty before the Amarna Period is also particularly good.Antiquity`If you only want to read one book on Egypt, then read this one ... even people who consider themselves as experts on Ancient Egypt will find much to set them thinking: And while such Egyptologists will have a field day, the casual reader will find plenty to arouse their interest, ranging from the story of the worlds first strike ... to the revelation that Scotland Yard possesses a print taken from the hand of a mummy.The Northern Echo`splendid, lavishly illustrated book ... the only single-volume work to cover 700,000 years of Ancient Egypt from the stone age to Roman conquest ... Lucidly edited by Ian Shaw ... you get the facts without the dust. An excellent choice for enthusiasts and novices alike; even better if you can persuade someone to buy for you as a present.Roddy Phillips, Aberdeen Press and Journal`From the Stone Age to the Roman occupation in the fourth centry AD, the mighty Egyptian dynasties are brought to life in almost 450 pages ... never anything but deeply informative, without losing sight of the essential attribute of any book - readability ... both stimulating to the casual reader or keen-to-learn holiday maker and the serious student alike.Peter Leach, North West Evening Mail`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 Octavians triumphant entry into Egypt in 30 BC.Douglas Kennedy, The Times Review Quote splendid, lavishly illustrated book ... the only single-volume work tocover 700,000 years of Ancient Egypt from the stone age to Roman conquest ...Lucidly edited by Ian Shaw ... you get the facts without the dust. An excellentchoice for enthusiasts and novices alike; even better if you can persuadesomeone to buy for you as a present.Roddy Phillips, Aberdeen Press and Journal Promotional "Headline" List of Maps; Acknowledgements Introduction Prehistory: Palaeolithic and Neolithic Predynastic Period Late Predynastic and Early Dynastic The Rise of Eqyptian Civilization The Old Kingdom The First Intermediate Period The Middle Kingdom The Second Intermediate Period The New Kingdom: Pre-Amarna The New Kingdom: Amarna and Post-Amarna Egypt and the Outside World The Third Intermediate Period The Late Period The Ptolemaic Period The Roman Period Further Reading; Chronological Tables; Acknowledgement of Sources; Index Feature brimming with intriguing facts ... a first-rate overview (The Times)Subject of enormous general interestThe contributors are well known and respected scholarsSets events from the early Stone Age to the time of the Romans within their historical contextIncludes the most detailed examinations of the three so-called intermediate periods in Egyptian history, which were previously regarded as dark ages but are now beginning to be better understood Details ISBN0192804588 Author Ian Shaw Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2003 ISBN-10 0192804588 ISBN-13 9780192804587 Format Paperback Publication Date 2003-10-23 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 932 Affiliation Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney Media Book Pages 544 DOI 10.1604/9780192804587 Edited by Shaw, Ian UK Release Date 2003-10-23 NZ Release Date 2003-10-23 Illustrator Qu Lan Birth 1927 Position Senior Lecturer Qualifications PhD Illustrations 8pp halftone plates Alternative 9780192802934 Audience General AU Release Date 2003-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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