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'The Archaeology of Early Egypt marks a great advance in publications in this area. It is a remarkable achievement.' Professor John Baines, Oriental Institute, University of Oxford
'… ground-breaking book, which consolidates ideas developed in several articles … an engaging and multi-faceted account that is sue to provoke discussion and debate … for its refreshing and innovative approach, Wengrow's account deserves to become a classic interpretation of the archaeology of early Egypt.' Liam McNamara, St John's College, Oxford
'… a detailed and an insightful look into the formation of early Egyptian civilization. … essential reading for anyone trying to understand the formation of early Egyptian burial practices, social customs, and cultural traditions and how they impacted later Egyptian history.' Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'… ground-breaking book, which consolidates ideas developed in several articles … an engaging and multi-faceted account that is sue to provoke discussion and debate … for its refreshing and innovative approach, Wengrow's account deserves to become a classic interpretation of the archaeology of early Egypt.' Liam McNamara, St John's College, Oxford
'… a detailed and an insightful look into the formation of early Egyptian civilization. … essential reading for anyone trying to understand the formation of early Egyptian burial practices, social customs, and cultural traditions and how they impacted later Egyptian history.' Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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'The Archaeology of Early Egypt marks a great advance in publications in this area. It is a remarkable achievement.' Professor John Baines, Oriental Institute, University of Oxford
'… ground-breaking book, which consolidates ideas developed in several articles … an engaging and multi-faceted account that is sue to provoke discussion and debate … for its refreshing and innovative approach, Wengrow's account deserves to become a classic interpretation of the archaeology of early Egypt.' Liam McNamara, St John's College, Oxford
'… a detailed and an insightful look into the formation of early Egyptian civilization. … essential reading for anyone trying to understand the formation of early Egyptian burial practices, social customs, and cultural traditions and how they impacted later Egyptian history.' Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin
'… ground-breaking book, which consolidates ideas developed in several articles … an engaging and multi-faceted account that is sue to provoke discussion and debate … for its refreshing and innovative approach, Wengrow's account deserves to become a classic interpretation of the archaeology of early Egypt.' Liam McNamara, St John's College, Oxford
'… a detailed and an insightful look into the formation of early Egyptian civilization. … essential reading for anyone trying to understand the formation of early Egyptian burial practices, social customs, and cultural traditions and how they impacted later Egyptian history.' Near East Archaeological Society Bulletin
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In the second millennium BC, as from the time of their inception, the principal dynastic powers of South-West Asia and North-East Africa were related through material interests and exchanges, even as they remained culturally and politically divided. Read the first page
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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firstly, it has got to be said... this book is marvellous. Its scope is huge, but well researched and very well written.
Wengrow combines archaeology and anthrapology to study egypt and her cultural influences in her earliest days, prior to the unification of Egypt. With an absolute lack of historical (literary) evidence for the period, Wengrow focusses on the archaeological evidence from Egypt and uses it to link her rise into a powerful state, and how interaction with such contemporary powers (Mesopotamia, Nubia, sub-Saharan Africa etc) influenced egypt economically, politically and in terms of trade.
The book is separated into two parts; transformation in prehistory, which looks at earliest egypt, within an archaeological context. The second part, "the making of kingshp" explores the cultural changes that led to the unification of the egyptian state.
the layout is accessible, and an appendix which details the different contemporary time period is very useful. Furthermore, there is a sufficient number of illustrations throughout the book, although none in colour.
In terms of language, the book is designed for all. It does not scare off the amateur egyptologist, yet it is sufficient for the masters in the field.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. David Wengrow, you should be proud.
Wengrow combines archaeology and anthrapology to study egypt and her cultural influences in her earliest days, prior to the unification of Egypt. With an absolute lack of historical (literary) evidence for the period, Wengrow focusses on the archaeological evidence from Egypt and uses it to link her rise into a powerful state, and how interaction with such contemporary powers (Mesopotamia, Nubia, sub-Saharan Africa etc) influenced egypt economically, politically and in terms of trade.
The book is separated into two parts; transformation in prehistory, which looks at earliest egypt, within an archaeological context. The second part, "the making of kingshp" explores the cultural changes that led to the unification of the egyptian state.
the layout is accessible, and an appendix which details the different contemporary time period is very useful. Furthermore, there is a sufficient number of illustrations throughout the book, although none in colour.
In terms of language, the book is designed for all. It does not scare off the amateur egyptologist, yet it is sufficient for the masters in the field.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. David Wengrow, you should be proud.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Great new work on Ancient Egypt
14 Oct 2008
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David Wengrow gives us a fresh, scholarly work that is both informative and provocative. It provides an excellent companion to The Prehistory of Egypt by Beatrix Midant-Reynes. The writing is accessible and I enjoyed the first reading and even more the second. It is super how he brings in early Egyptian ties to Palestine, the Levant and Mesopotamia. I wish he would have tackled the significance of the fascinating rock art of the Eastern Desert, as well as the huge buried piece of shaped sandstone and cattle tumuli at Nabta Playa. This is a wonderful book and I recommend it.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Excellent textbook
15 Oct 2010
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This book discusses and analyzes the Prehistoric/Predynastic period, according to Social Themes such as Burial hierarchies Growth of towns, and Kingship burials. With an extensive bibliography (with citations throughout the text pointing to the appropriate individual references) this is an excellent resource for students of archaeology of both Egypt and its context within the ancient Near East. Passionately interested independent researchers will also find this a valuable reference.
11 of 17 people found the following review helpful
La prehistoria de Egipto.
11 Jan 2007
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Normalmente la atención de los lectores se concentra en la historia de Egipto en época faraónica. En las monografías más usuales se limitan a unas pocas páginas que ofrecen un resumen. Sin embargo, la prehistoria de Egipto es tan interesante, si no más, que los periodos que siguieron. Esta obra tiene la gran virtud de estar escrita por un especialista, que ha sintetizado con gran acierto, todo lo que sabemos sobre esta época. También ha incluido los últimos descubrimientos arqueológicos. Es ante todo un libro de divulgación, muy recomendable para todos aquellos que quieran iniciarse en el tema. Se deben mencionar también las magnificas ilustraciones, aunque se echa de menos que algunas de ellas no sean en color, asi como mapas más precisos.
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