- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd; 2nd Revised edition edition (Dec 1964)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0283354305
- ISBN-13: 978-0283354304
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.7 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,686,155 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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How different would Western life be today had the civilization of ancient Egypt never existed? This excellent study by one of the greatest leading Egyptologists of the late nineteenth century provides astonishing answers to that question through an insightful exploration of Egyptian life and culture. Murray examines in detail such topics as food preparation, recreational pastimes, burial customs, religious beliefs, furniture and decor, social rituals, and the importance assigned to art and literature. A complete picture emerges of achievements in architecture, agriculture, horticulture, clothing, physics, astronomy, medicine, engineering, and other sciences; as well as in the establishment of law, government, and religion. This fascinating work will appeal to historians as well as general readers interested in this ancient land. Unabridged republication of the revised edition published by Hawthorn Books, Inc., New York, 1963.
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A survey of the main elements that went to the making of the splendour that was Ancient Egypt: Prehistory, History, Social Conditions, Religion, Arts & Sciences, and Language & Literature
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NOT A MUST BUT NOT TOOOO BAD...
6 Dec 2000
Format:Hardcover
This general introduction to ancient Egyptian civilization certainly is much out-dated, much-neglected and much-criticized, perhaps as an extension of the criticism that her book on "The God of Witches" had received in 1921 up-to-day. None the less, I must confess that it has been very useful to me as a mind-opener and as a font of inspiring thoughts for further researches. So that I dare to recommend it as an optional title for your bookshelves. There are some unusual illustrations and photographs, which are worthy as to justify the expenses.
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