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Ancient Egypt

A Very Short Introduction

Ian Shaw

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Ancient Egypt
History & Environment
Timeline
Geography
Narmer Palette
Language & Hieroglyphs
Decipherment
Structure
Ceremonial Power
Kingship & Cosmology
Cosmic Harmony
Divine Rule
Propaganda
Identity & Society
Cultural Identity
Diversity
Social Tolerance
Death & Afterlife
Fondness for Life
Cult of Osiris
Mummification
The Next World
Religion & Temples
Concealment
Ambiguous Art
Phallocentrism
Pyramids & Speculation
Pop Culture Myths
Racist Undertones
Structural Reality

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Ancient Egypt Summary & Overview

Ancient Egypt (2021) is a succinct introduction to the history and culture of one of humanity’s oldest civilizations. It touches on different aspects of Ancient Egyptian society and covers topics such as religion and mythology, the hieroglyphic writing system, and Egyptian ideas about death and mummification.

Who Should Listen to Ancient Egypt?

  • Students of archeology or Egyptology looking for a primer on Ancient Egypt
  • Museumgoers who want to learn more about the culture behind the exhibits
  • History buffs who just can't get enough of the Land of the Pharaohs

About the Author: Ian Shaw

Ian Shaw works as a research fellow in Egyptian archaeology at the University of Liverpool and is one of the foremost authorities on Ancient Egypt working today. He has excavated and surveyed numerous archeological sites in Egypt. He has worked at the ancient city of Amarna, in the Valley of the Kings, and at several ancient mining sites. He is the author of many other works, including The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt, The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt, and The Oxford Handbook of Egyptology.

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