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Loading... The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt (1996)by Bill Manley
None. Students of Egyptian history and culture will find this small book extremely useful. History of Egypt is described from the founding of memphis around 5,000 BCE all the way through the golden ages to the time of Alexander the Great and illustrated with material from acheological research. The book is easily accessible for high school students and beyond.  psumesc | Mar 24, 2011 |  This particular book is an Atlas of Ancient Egypt. It is a valuable resource for studying the time Period of Ancient Egypt. Provides maps not found in modern Atlas's, and basic historical information about Ancient Egypt. (  ) librarianebreegle | Sep 28, 2009 | no reviews | add a review
No descriptions found. "From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from the founding of Memphis around 5000 BC, through the territorial expansion and flourishing trade of the 'age of empire', to Greek domination and ultimate collapse. Political rivalries are charted through the successive dynasties, from the strife of the intermediate periods to the golden ages of prosperity and artistic glory under Akhenaten, Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. The latest archaeological evidence is used to cast new light on the vast architectural legacy of the world's first great nation state."--Jacket.… (more) |
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