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This is an account of the civilization of ancient Egypt from earliest times to the conquest by Alexander the Great. It examines all aspects of ancient Egyptian life and history and looks at Egypt through the eyes of the ancients and in the light of recent research.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #1267434 in Books
• Published on: 2000-05-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

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a brilliant account of the civilization of ancient Egypt
A brilliant account of the civilisation of ancient Egypt from the earliest settlement on the Nile to the conquest by Alexander the Great. Professor Montet discusses the natural and political conditions of Egyptian life, going on to the expansion and developement of Egypt and its affect on neighbouring people. There is an account of Egyptian gods and the peoples attitude to the after life. Egypts contributions to Science, art and literatue are also discussed. This is a thorough introduction to one of the world's oldest civilisations.