Ancient Egypt by Douglas J Brewer

Ancient Egypt by Douglas J Brewer

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Shows why an awareness of the earliest phase of Egyptian history is crucial to understanding of later Egyptian culture. This book begins with a review of the fields of Egyptology and archaeology, and takes the reader on a survey of Egypt's prehistoric past. It traces Egypt's history from the Nile Valley's earliest inhabitants.

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Ancient Egypt by Douglas J Brewer

'...this is a most welcome book, which will fill a gap in the study of early Egypt... The author...has sprinkled his narrative with anecdotes from his own archaoelogical expeditions make the text lively and entertaining, elevating his book from mere description to a highly personal and approachable account. I highly recommend it.'  Ronald Leprohon, Professor of Egyptology, University of  Toronto Ancient Egypt: The Origins is a beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read book covering the formative era of the Egyptian civilization: the age before the pyramids. Douglas Brewer shows why an awareness of the earliest phase of Egyptian history is crucial to understanding of later Egyptian culture.  Beginning with a quick review of the fields of Egyptology and archaeology, Ancient Egypt takes the reader on a compelling survey of Egypt's prehistoric past.  The books tours the Nile Valley to explore its impact on all aspects of life, from day-to-day living to regional politics, and introduces the reader to the Nile Valley's earliest inhabitants and the very first "Egyptians".

'..this is a most welcome book, which will fill a gap in the study of early Egypt... The author...has sprinkled his narrative with anecdotes from his own archaoelogical expeditions make the text lively and entertaining, elevating his book from mere description to a highly personal and approachable account. I highly recommend it.' - Ronald Leprohon, Professor of Egyptology, University of Toronto

Douglas J Brewer is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois and Director of the Spurlock Museum.  He has written many books including  the bestselling Egypt and the Egyptians and articles on Egypt. He has also spent 20 years involved in fieldwork projects in Egpyt - from the eastern desert to the Nile Valley.
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ISBN 13 9780582772533
ISBN 10 0582772532
Title Ancient Egypt
Author Douglas J Brewer
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2005-11-29
Number of pages 248
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.