Shaw, Ian
Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198845461
- author:
- Shaw, Ian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 17.4 x 11.3 x 1.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, Egypt,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The ancient Egyptians have long fascinated us with their pyramids and mummies. But how much do we really know about this great civilization? This second edition of Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, covering topics such as Egyptian kingship, writing systems, and the impact of Egyptology on our understanding of ancient Egyptian society. Ian Shaw delves into issues like ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual relations in ancient Egypt, as well as the latest ideas about death, funerary rites, and mummification. He also examines how certain books and films have sensationalized aspects of Egyptian culture, known as Egyptomania. Finally, Shaw looks at how the Arab Spring has influenced approaches to Egyptian museums and cultural heritage. This book is part of the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press, which offers a range of pocket-sized guides on almost every subject area.
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