{"product_id":"the-egyptian-world-9780415427265","title":"The Egyptian World","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthoritative and up-to-date, this key single-volume work is a thematic exploration of ancient Egyptian civilization and culture as it was expressed down the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding topics rarely covered elsewhere as well as new perspectives, this work comprises thirty-two original chapters written by international experts. Each chapter gives an overview of its topic, and also covers the latest research in the area. Chapters are divided thematically into seven sections, to enable a broader understanding of all the complexities of ancient Egyptian society without the constriction of chronological divisions, and illustrated with previously unpublished photographs and drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding fresh perspectives on this ancient culture, a digest of current research trends in Egyptology as well as a unique examination of the Egyptian world, this fascinating title enables students to gain a clear understanding of ancient Egyptian society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Few books examine the broader topics of ancient Egyptian culture, but that is exactly what this impressive volume does...it should be a must-have and must-read volume for anyone studying ancient Egypt, for there are important subjects covered and explored here, that you will not find easily elsewhere.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Egypt, December 2007\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Few books examine the broader topics of ancient Egyptian culture, but that is exactly what this impressive volume does...it should be a must-have and must-read volume for anyone studying ancient Egypt, for there are important subjects covered and explored here, that you will not find easily elsewhere.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAncient Egypt, December 2007\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Egyptian World \u003c\/em\u003eis a fine addition to the Routledge Worlds series and will remain an authoritative reference on major topics in Egyptology for many years to come.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Robyn A. Gillam, Chronique d'Egypte, 2011\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction \u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Environments \u003c\/strong\u003e1. The Nile Valley 2. The Delta 3. The Deserts 4. The Oases 5. Urban Life \u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Institutions\u003c\/strong\u003e 6. The Monarchy 7. The Administration 8. The Temple Priesthood 9. The Army \u003cstrong\u003ePart 3: Economies\u003c\/strong\u003e 10. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry 11. Craft Production and Technology 12. Labour 13. State and Private Enterprise 14. Land Tenure and Taxation \u003cstrong\u003e Part 4: Societies\u003c\/strong\u003e 15. Gender and Sexuality 16. Ethnicity and Culture 17. Local Identities 18. Morality and Ethics 19. Law \u003cstrong\u003ePart 5: Ideologies\u003c\/strong\u003e 20. Kingship 21. Creation Myths 22. Temple Cults 23. Private Religion 24. Afterlife Beliefs and Burial Customs \u003cstrong\u003ePart 6: Aesthetics\u003c\/strong\u003e 25. Art 26. Architecture 27. Literature \u003cstrong\u003e Part 7: Interactions\u003c\/strong\u003e 28. Egypt and Nubia 29. Egypt and the Levant 30. Egypt and Mesopotamia 31. Egypt and the Mediterranean World 32. Egypt and the Modern World\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577322246487,"sku":"9780415427265","price":228.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415427265.jpg?v=1746094891","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-egyptian-world-9780415427265","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}