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How different would Western life be today had the civilization of ancient Egypt never existed? This excellent study by one of the greatest leading Egyptologists of the late nineteenth century provides astonishing answers to that question through an insightful exploration of Egyptian life and culture. Murray examines in detail such topics as food preparation, recreational pastimes, burial customs, religious beliefs, furniture and decor, social rituals, and the importance assigned to art and literature. A complete picture emerges of achievements in architecture, agriculture, horticulture, clothing, physics, astronomy, medicine, engineering, and other sciences; as well as in the establishment of law, government, and religion. This fascinating work will appeal to historians as well as general readers interested in this ancient land. Unabridged republication of the revised edition published by Hawthorn Books, Inc., New York, 1963.
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- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication date1963
- ISBN 10 0312031033
- ISBN 13 9780312031039
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages256
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Hardback. Condition: UNSPECIFIED. New and revised edition. How different would Western life be today had the civilization of ancient Egypt never existed? This excellent study by one of the greatest leading Egyptologists of the late nineteenth century provides astonishing answers to that question through an insightful exploration of Egyptian life and culture. Murray examines in detail such topics as food preparation, recreational pastimes, burial customs, religious beliefs, furniture and decor, social rituals, and the importance assigned to art and literature. A complete picture emerges of achievements in architecture, agriculture, horticulture, clothing, physics, astronomy, medicine, engineering, and other sciences; as well as in the establishment of law, government, and religion. This fascinating work will appeal to historians as well as general readers interested in this ancient land.Presents the civilization of ancient Egypt in six sections: Prehistory, History, Social Conditions, Religion, Arts and Sciences, and Language and Literature. Maps on end papers. Good Condition. Pages, cover - clean and binding firm. Light tanning on outside page edges. Dust jacket has some scuffing and bumping wear at edges, and some fading. Seller Inventory # 19494912
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