Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction EPUB
by Ian Shaw
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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringThe ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination — mummies and pyramids, curses and rituals have captured the imagination of generations.
We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one?
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, inlcuding ideas about Egyptian kingship, ancient Egyptian writing systems, and the history of Egyptology.
Ian Shaw introduces the reader to issues relating to ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual relations; the latest ideas about death, funerary rites and mummification; and thoughts on religion and ethics in ancient Egypt.
He also looks at the phenomenon of Egyptomania,whereby certain books and films have sensationalised aspects of Egyptian culture.
Finally, Shaw takes the story to the present day by illustrating the impact of the Arab Spring on approaches to Egyptian museums and cultural heritage. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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- Pages:160 pages
- Publisher:OUP Oxford
- Publication Date:28/01/2021
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- ISBN:9780192584212
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- Format:EPUB
- Pages:160 pages
- Publisher:OUP Oxford
- Publication Date:28/01/2021
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- ISBN:9780192584212