War and Trade with the Pharaohs
An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt's Foreign Relations
$47.44
- Hardcover
213 pages
- Release Date
4 September 2017
Summary
The ancient Egyptians presented themselves as superior to all other people in the world; on temple walls, the pharaoh is shown smiting foreign enemies - people from Nubia, Libya and the Levant - or crushing them beneath his chariot. Officially, foreigners represented disorder and chaos - the opposite of Egypt’s perfect land of justice and order. But despite such imagery, from the beginning of their history, the Egyptians also enjoyed friendly relations with neighbouring cultures; both Egyptia…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781783030460 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1783030461 |
| Author: | Garry J. Shaw |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 213 |
| Release Date: | 4 September 2017 |
| Weight: | 592g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 165mm x 241mm |
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Critics Review
Garry Shaw’s book is something of a revelation, a different way of looking at what we know about the Ancient Egyptians and their amazing culture.
”…as inherently fascinating a read as it is exceptionally well researched, written, organized and presented… “War & Trade With the Pharaohs” will prove to be an enduringly valued work of truly notable scholarship, making it an unreservedly recommended addition to both community and academic library Egyptology collections and supplemental studies reading lists.“– “Midwest Book Review” (1/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)
Garry Shaw’s book is something of a revelation, a different way of looking at what we know about the Ancient Egyptians and their amazing culture.– “Books Monthly”
Garry J. Shaw
DR GARRY J SHAW is the author of four books on ancient Egypt, including The Pharaoh, Life at Court and on Campaign (2012) and The Egyptian Myths: A Guide to the Ancient Gods and Legends (2014). He has taught Egyptology at the American University in Cairo, the University of Liverpool, the Egypt Exploration Society, and currently teaches online Egyptology as a part-time tutor for Oxford University’s Department for Continuing Education. He has appeared on various television and radio programmes, regularly writes for magazines and newspapers, including The Art Newspaper and Timeless Travels, and has worked for archaeological projects in Egypt and Turkey.
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