Barry J. Kemp

Ancient Egypt: All That Matters

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For three thousand years a dominant force, Ancient Egypt is arguably the most successful and longest lasting human civilization yet. In this pacy guide, world renowned Egyptologist Professor Barry Kemp seeks to explain why Ancient Egypt was able to thrive with such stability for such a long time. The answers may be surprising - Kemp shows that human rights and career progression played an important role, as well as the traditional forces of slave labour and religion. Taking a thematic approach, Kemp examines ancient Egypt's geography, rulers, society, morality, family life, art and architecture, military, science, philosophy and religion. He… Mehr

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Produktdetails

ISBN: 978-1-4441-8620-8
EAN: 9781444186208
Produktnummer: 16305250
Verlag: Mobius
Sprache: Englisch
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Seitenangabe: 160 S.
Masse: H17.7 cm x B12.6 cm x D1.7 cm 250 g
Gewicht: 250

Über den Autor

Barry Kemp is Professor in Egyptology in the Department of Oriental Studies at Cambridge University, and field director of the Egypt Exploration Society excavations at Amerna in Egypt. He was appointed a CBE in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to archaeology, education and international relations in Egypt.