Egypt of the Pharaohs: An Introduction by Sir Alan Gardiner
The mysteries of Ancient Egypt, the wonderland of the Pharaohs, have always held the world in awe. Now available in new covers, this volume provides a comprehensive history of this fascinating land from its earliest days to the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.
Gardiner presents background on Egyptian language, the writing, the land, its neighbors, and resources, with a special section devoted to the Egyptian method of determining chronological dates. He then follows with a concise history of Egypt from the time of the Old Kingdom, through the Ramesside period, up to the last days of Egyptian independence around 323 B.C.
Authoritative and meticulously researched, Egypt of the Pharaohs is an enticing introduction to the study of this ancient civilization.
Format: Paperback | 504 pages
Dimensions (cm): 20.4 x 13.5 x 2.5 | 532g -
Publication Date: 31 Dec 1966
Publisher: Oxford University Press USA
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
Language: English
Illustrations note: b&w photos
Edition Number: 3
ISBN10: 0195002679
ISBN13: 9780195002676
Condition: Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in good condition. Some minor damage to the cover including minor scuff marks and minor creasing along the edges, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing, but no tearing. No pencil underlining of text, and no highlighting of text. The name of a previous owner has been written in small lettering, with blue pen at the top of the first page, but no other writing in margins. No missing pages.