Description
The author provides a fresh way of looking at various aspects of ancient Egypt - from history, art and everyday life to religion and ancient attitudes to death and the afterlife.
About the Author
Thomas Schneider is Professor of Egyptology and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia. After studying Egyptology at Zurich, Basel, and Paris, he was a Research Professor of the Swiss National Science Foundation at the University of Basel and Holder of the Chair in Egyptology at the University of Wales, Swansea. He is Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Egyptian History, Near Eastern Archaeology and of the series Culture and History of the Ancient Near East. He is currently undertaking a major research project on the history of Egyptology in Nazi Germany, the results of which are to be published by I.B.Tauris in 2014.
Reviews
"Ancient Egypt, with its pharaohs, pyramids, and mummies, never ceases to fascinate. Employing a question-and-answer format, this handy volume provides a wealth of information about ancient Egyptian history, society, religion, and more. For example, did ancient Egyptian women have equal rights? How was the Great Pyramid built? The answers, ranging in length from one to three pages, are engagingly and accessibly written and invite further research... It is highly recommended..." - Booklist (18 September 2013) "Schneider provides an illuminating introduction to Egyptology for the nonspecialist." - Library Journal (1 September 2013)
Book Information
ISBN 9781780762302
Author Thomas Schneider
Format Hardback
Page Count 296
Imprint I.B. Tauris
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 496g