The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
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This text explores the impact of the Egyptians on Western civilization. Starting with the history of ancient Egypt, the book goes on to look at the Egyptian achievement; Egypt and the Mediterranean world; and the rediscovery of Egypt in modern times. Maps and timelines demonstrate the spread of influence of the Egyptians throughout the world over the centuries, and the cultural links between the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans and the cultures of the ancient Middle East are considered.
Author: Charles Freeman
Format: Hardback, 224 pages, 237mm x 307mm, 1376 g
Published: 1997, Andromeda Oxford Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Ancient History
This text explores the impact of the Egyptians on Western civilization. Starting with the history of ancient Egypt, the book goes on to look at the Egyptian achievement; Egypt and the Mediterranean world; and the rediscovery of Egypt in modern times. Maps and timelines demonstrate the spread of influence of the Egyptians throughout the world over the centuries, and the cultural links between the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans and the cultures of the ancient Middle East are considered.