The Civilization of Ancient Egypt

by PaulJohnson (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.25

  This is an exploration of the growth and decline of a culture that survived for 3000 years whilst maintaining a purity of style that rivals all others. The author examines the state, religion, culture and geographical setting, which all combined in this unusually enduring civilization.

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $3.25

  An updated edition of Johnson's broad sweep through Egyptian history. Beginning with the origins of the Egyptian civilisation and the initial unification of the state, religion and culture, Johnson focuses on a number of general themes which illustrate social, political and economic changes throughout three thousand years of history. Subjects include hieroglyphs and writing, death and religious beliefs, the power of the pharaoh, art amongst many others. Lavishly illustrated with images from wall-paintings, reliefs, sculptures, monuments and artefacts.