Ancient Egypt: a Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition
- ISBN-10
- 0198845464
- ISBN-13
- 9780198845461
- Series
- Ancient Egypt
- Pages
- 216
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-01-28
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Author
- Ian Shaw
Description
The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination, from mummies and pyramids, to curses and rituals. In this second edition of his Very Short Introduction, Ian Shaw explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, and examines the latest research on Ancient Egyptian ideas of death, kingship, religion, race, sex, and gender.
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