Egypt of the Pharaohs by A H Gardiner

Egypt of the Pharaohs by A H Gardiner

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Egypt of the Pharaohs by A H Gardiner

The mysteries of Ancient Egypt, the wonderland of the Pharaohs, have always held the world in awe. Now available in new covers, this volume provides a comprehensive history of this fascinating land from its earliest days to the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. Gardiner presents background on Egyptian language, the writing, the land, its neighbors, and resources, with a special section devoted to the Egyptian method of determining chronological dates. He then follows with a concise history of Egypt from the time of the Old Kingdom, through the Ramesside period, up to the last days of Egyptian independence around 323 B.C. Authoritative and meticulously researched, Egypt of the Pharaohs is an enticing introduction to the study of this ancient civilization.
"A magnificent book"--New Statesman "Outstanding, both for the meticulous scholarship for which the author is renowned among Egyptologists and for the humanity and understanding with which he approaches this subject."--Times Literary Supplement "Presented with an authority which cannot be surpassed...with notable frankness, and with a detached enthusiasm...which reflect the long life of a scholar whose vocation has at the same time been his hobby."--The Spectator "A 'must' for students of Egyptian history."--John W. Betlyon, University of North Florida
The late Sir Alan Gardiner was one of the world's most distinguished Egyptologists.
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ISBN 13 9780195002676
ISBN 10 0195002679
Title Egypt of the Pharaohs
Author A H Gardiner
Series Galaxy Books
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 1968-01-23
Number of pages 482
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.