ABSTRACT

A widely published author on the subject, Robert Morkot presents a clear introduction to the origins, history and culture of Ancient Egyptian civilization.

This excellent addition to the popular family of books on ancient peoples offers a broad coverage of Egyptian life. Morkot also addresses a number of important questions dealing with race and colour, Egypt's relationship with Africa and Egypt's legacy.

The Egyptians includes chapters on:

  • dynasties and empires
  • society
  • daily life
  • religion
  • art and architecture
  • languages and literature.

This engaging and accessible book provides students with the ideal introduction to this fascinating civilization.

chapter 1|18 pages

Defining ancient Egypt

chapter 2|32 pages

THE EGYPTIAN WORLD

chapter 3|19 pages

ESOTERIC KNOWLEDGE AND ORIENTAL MYSTERY

The lure of Egypt

chapter 4|18 pages

CONSTRUCTING THE EGYPTIAN PAST

chapter 5|19 pages

Origins and first flowering

chapter 6|23 pages

Imperial Egypt: the Middle and New Kingdoms (c. 2025–1069 BC)

The Middle and New Kingdoms

chapter 7|21 pages

Continuity with metamorphosis: Egypt 1100 BC to AD 641

Egypt 1100 BC to

chapter 8|23 pages

RULERS AND RULED

chapter 9|26 pages

TOWN AND COUNTRY IN ANCIENT EGYPT

chapter 10|22 pages

THE CULTURE OF ANCIENT EGYPT