The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt Paperback - 1997
by Manley, Bill
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From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. Noted Egyptologist Bill Manley traces its history from the founding of Memphis around 5000 B.C. Recent archaeological evidence sheds new light on the vast architectural legacy of one of the world's oldest nations. Full-color maps and b&w illus. throughout.
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- Title The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt
- Author Manley, Bill
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: first
- Condition Used - Good
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Books, London
- Date 1997
- Features Maps
- Bookseller's Inventory # G0140513310I3N00
- ISBN 9780140513318 / 0140513310
- Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 kg)
- Dimensions 9.7 x 7.13 x 0.44 in (24.64 x 18.11 x 1.12 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Library of Congress subjects Egypt - History - To 332 B.C, Egypt - Historical geography
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 97675187
- Dewey Decimal Code 911.32
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Summary
From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from the founding of Memphis around 5000 BC, through the territorial expansion and flourishing trade of the "age of empire," to Greek domination and ultimate collapse. Political rivalries are charted through the successive dynasties, from the strife of the intermediate periods to the golden ages of prosperity and artistic glory under Akhenaten, Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. The latest archaeological evidence is used to cast new light on the vast architectural legacy of the world's first great nation state.
- Over 60 full color maps
- Innovative, informative, up-to-date and visually exciting
- Special features and timelines
- Over 70 illustrations in color and black and white
- Indispensable one-volume handbook for students and interested lay readers alike
First line
Until the advent of Egyptology, the principal sources for the study of Ancient Egypt were classical authors.