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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.
(540 pages) describing the emergence and development of the civilization of the ancient egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the persians, greeks and romans, this title details the changing nature of life and death in the nile valley, which gave rise to some of the earliest masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature. 8pp halftone plates edition new ed (Paperback) 
(540) 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. (Paperback) 
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What's the difference between fiction and reality? Ficton has to make sense. Tom Clancy. If you buy this book, it will ship from Kentucky. It may have some writing and highlighting. If this is a book for class, it might not have some of the extra materials it originally came with like the CD or any access codes. You probably don't need those anyway, but you might want to check with your professor first just in case. Please email us if you have any questions, and thanks for checking us out. 
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Describing the emergence and development of the civilization of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks and Romans, this title details the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley, wh... 
Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 525 p. Contains: Illustrations. 
Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 525 p. Contains: Illustrations. 
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Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700, 000 years of ancient Egypt, from c. 700, 000 BC to AD 311. Following the story from the Egyptians' prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, this book resurrects a fascinating society replete with remarkable historical information. It investigates such subjects as 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. The authors--an international team of experts working at the cutting edge of their particular fields--outline the principal sequence of political events, including detailed examinations of the three so-called 'intermediate periods' which were previously regarded as 'dark ages' and are only now beginning to be better understood. They also examine cultural and social patterns, including stylistic developments in art and literature. Addressing the issues surrounding this distinctive culture, vividly relating the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, exploring colorful personalities, and uncovering surprising facts, The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is certain to enrich our understanding of this endlessly intriguing civilization. Brimming with...intriguing facts...also provides a first-rate overview of le progres Egyptien--from the period when Homo erectus first stalked the land right up to Octavian's triumphant entry into Egypt in 30 BC. --The Times (London) (on the previous edition) ISBN10: 0192804588. 
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