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  • Ancient Egypt (2nd Edition)

  • A Very Short Introduction
  • Written by: Ian Shaw
  • Narrated by: Mike Cooper
  • Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins

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Written by: Ian Shaw
Narrated by: Mike Cooper
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Publisher's Summary

The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination - mummies and pyramids, curses, and rituals have captured the imagination of generations. We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really know about this great civilization?

This second edition of Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, including ideas about Egyptian kingship, ancient Egyptian writing systems, and the history of Egyptology. Ian Shaw introduces the listener to issues relating to ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual relations; the latest ideas about death, funerary rites, and mummification; and thoughts on religion and ethics in ancient Egypt. He also looks at the phenomenon of Egyptomania, whereby certain books and films have sensationalized aspects of Egyptian culture. Finally, Shaw takes the story to the present day by illustrating the impact of the Arab Spring on approaches to Egyptian museums and cultural heritage.

©2021 Ian Shaw (P)2021 Tantor
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  • Categories: History

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