A History of Ancient Egypt by Nicolas Grimal

A History of Ancient Egypt by Nicolas Grimal

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Ranging from the first human settlement in the Nile Valley (c. 120,000 BC) to the appearance of Alexander the Great (c. 331 BC), this history blends archaeological and textual evidence into an informed narrative. Numerous quotes from the original documentary sources are included.

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A History of Ancient Egypt by Nicolas Grimal

This is an account of the rise and fall of the civilization in the Nile Valley, covering the first human settlement (c 120,000 BC) to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 333 BC. This is the first history of ancient Egypt for 25 years Brings together the very latest textual and archaeological evidence The index, bibliography and appendices make this an invaluable reference tool New guide to further reading in English especially commissioned for the paperback edition
"Very up-to-date. . The index, the illustrations, the bibliography and the tables make this book an excellent reference tool." La Croix.

"The range of recent revisions, particularly chronological, and the ever increasing amount of archaeological material demanded a new synthesis. Here it is, both lively and well written." Le Quotidien de Paris.

Nicolas Grimal is Professor of Egyptology at the University of Paris, Sorbonne.

Ian Shaw is Lecturer in Egyptian Archaeology at the University of Liverpool.

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ISBN 13 9780631193968
ISBN 10 0631193960
Title A History of Ancient Egypt
Author Nicolas Grimal
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1994-10-13
Number of pages 528
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.