The Civilization of Ancient Egypt

Autori

• Paul Johnson

Parametri

• Saggistica
• Storia
• Tema stórico

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An updated edition of Johnson's broad sweep through Egyptian history. Beginning with the origins of the Egyptian civilisation and the initial unification of the state, religion and culture, Johnson focuses on a number of general themes which illustrate social, political and economic changes throughout three thousand years of history. Subjects include hieroglyphs and writing, death and religious beliefs, the power of the pharaoh, art amongst many others. Lavishly illustrated with images from wall-paintings, reliefs, sculptures, monuments and artefacts.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1978

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