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"The Wisdom of Ptah" delves into the intellectual and philosophical legacy of ancient Egypt, focusing on the profound insights and timeless wisdom that shaped the thought processes of this remarkable civilization. From the teachings of Ptah, the god of craftsmen and creation, to the philosophical underpinnings woven into everyday life, this book explores the intellectual richness that defined ancient Egyptian philosophy.
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This new study, drawing on the latest research, tells the story of the decline and fall of the pharaoh Akhenaten's religious revolution in the fourteenth century BC. Beginning at the regime's high-point in his Year 12, it traces the subsequent collapse that saw the deaths of many of the king's loved ones, his attempts to guarantee the revolution through co-rulers, and the last frenzied assault on the god Amun.
The book then outlines the events of...
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"The battles for control of the lands of Middle Sea
This book usefully, concisely and comprehensively describes the history of the conflict that raged for a century between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire. In the ancient world these were among the largest conflicts ever fought. At the outset of this struggle the Carthaginians, who had come from Phoenician beginnings, were the dominant power in the Mediterranean region. Rome was aggressively...
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"The military commander known as 'the last of the Romans'
Flavius Belisarius is a name well known to those interested in the conflicts of the later Roman Empire at the time of Justinian I. The Roman Empire of the west had fallen and the emperor of Byzantine Empire in the east, centred on Constantinople, dreamed of recovering by conquest the Mediterranean territories that had been lost. The ambition was a colossal one, but Belisarius was undoubtedly...
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"Trade Routes of the Nile" offers an in-depth exploration of the economic heartbeat of ancient Egypt. From bustling marketplaces to the intricacies of international trade, this book unveils the dynamics of commerce that fueled the prosperity and cultural exchange along the Nile River.
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This book offers a comprehensive and immersive journey into the everyday lives of the people who populated the banks of the Nile, spanning from humble farmers to the mighty pharaohs. From the bustling markets to the serene farmlands, "Daily Life in Ancient Egypt" paints a vivid picture of the diverse experiences that shaped this remarkable civilization.
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Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. Learn about the Egyptian gods, mummification and how the Egyptians built the only wonder of the ancient world still standing – the Pyramids of Giza. Exploring the historic rise of Egyptian civilizationand its continued influence on the world today, Ancient Egypt in an Hour is an excellent companion to a mysterious and enthralling period of history. Know your stuff: discover ancient Egypt in...
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This book delves into the artistic richness and symbolic depth of ancient Egyptian culture, exploring the intricate ways in which art served as a medium for expression, communication, and the conveyance of profound meaning. From the grandeur of monumental sculptures to the symbolism embedded in everyday objects, "Art and Symbolism in Ancient Egyptian Culture" unveils the visual language that encapsulated the essence of this remarkable civilization....
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Some of the most fascinating sculptures to have survived from ancient Egypt are the colossal statues of Akhenaten, erected at the beginning of his reign in his new temple to the Aten at Karnak. Fragments of more than thirty statues are now known, showing the paradoxical features combining male and female, young and aged, characteristic of representations of this king. Did he look like this in real life? Or was his iconography skillfully devised to...
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Tsenhor was born about 550 BCE in the city of Thebes (Karnak). She died some sixty years later, having lived through the reigns of Amasis II, Psamtik III, Cambyses II, Darius I and perhaps even Psamtik IV. By carefully retracing the events of her life as they are recorded in papyri now kept in museums in London, Paris, Turin, and Vienna, the author creates the image of a proud and independent businesswoman who made her own decisions in life. If Tsenhor...
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Labib Habachi, Egypt's most perceptive and productive Egyptologist, was marginalized for most of his career, only belatedly receiving international recognition for his major contributions to the field. In Labib Habachi: The Life and Legacy of an Egyptologist, Jill Kamil presents not only a long-overdue biography of this important scholar, but a survey of Egyptian archaeology in the twentieth century in which Habachi's work is measured against that...
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