A History of Ancient Egypt
From the First Farmers to the Great Pyramid
$34.83
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
22 May 2013
Summary
The extraordinary history of Ancient Egyptian civilization - from its earliest origins to the creation of its greatest monument.
This extraordinary book draws on a lifetime of research and thought to recreate the previously untold story of how a civilization which began with handfuls of semi-itinerant fishermen settled, spread and created a rich, vivid, strange civilization that had its first culmination in the pharaoh Khufu building the Great Pyramid.
The book immerses the re…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141399713 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141399716 |
| Author: | John Romer |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 22 May 2013 |
| Weight: | 372g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 128mm x 197mm |
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Critics Review
Scholarly, passionate and exquisitely written … a stunning, clear-sighted history of ancient Egypt
Scholarly, passionate and exquisitely written … a stunning, clear-sighted history of ancient Egypt – James McConnachie * Sunday Times *
It is not easy to enliven prehistory while simultaneously respecting limited archaeological evidence and avoiding novelistic pitfalls. But Romer manages it … After a long wait, we have an up-to-date, stimulating account of the birth of what may turn out to be the world’s oldest civilization – Andrew Robinson * Nature *
His physical descriptions are superb … a book to be read and thought about – John Ray * Financial Times *
Romer carries the reader along effortlessly on a lengthy, complex yet immensely satisfying journey – Joyce Tyldesley * BBC History *
John Romer
John Romer
John Romer has been actively involved in archaeological work in Egypt since 1966, contributing to significant sites such as Karnak and Medinet Habu. He pioneered conservation studies in the Valley of the Kings and led the Brooklyn Museum expedition that excavated the tomb of Ramesses XI.
Romer is also a prolific writer and presenter, having created and appeared in several television series, including “Romer’s Egypt,” “Ancient Lives,” “Testament,” and “Byzantium.” His notable books include “The Great Pyramid: Ancient Egypt Revisited” and “Valley of the Kings.”
He currently resides in Italy.
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