Voices of Ancient Egypt: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life
Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Egypt, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Customs & Traditions
| Author: | Rosalie David | ISBN: | 9780313397837 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | October 28, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood | Language: | English |
| Author: | Rosalie David |
| ISBN: | 9780313397837 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | October 28, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Language: | English |
Supporting the current trends toward document-based teaching, this book introduces the reader to the multifaceted world of ancient Egypt through revealing excerpts from 51 texts written by Egyptians themselves.
• Offers a fresh yet accessible approach to the study of ancient Egypt by giving readers firsthand insights into Egyptians' own perceptions of their unique world
• Illuminates the character and social history of the ancient Egyptians as well as many aspects of daily life and practice
• Shows how the extensive timespan of ancient Egyptian civilization and its domination of the surrounding geographical areas exerted a profound influence that lasted through time
• Demonstrates how significant aspects of ancient Egyptian culture have been transmitted to the modern world
• Includes "Topics and Activities to Consider" to encourage discussion and allow readers to expand their knowledge
Supporting the current trends toward document-based teaching, this book introduces the reader to the multifaceted world of ancient Egypt through revealing excerpts from 51 texts written by Egyptians themselves.
• Offers a fresh yet accessible approach to the study of ancient Egypt by giving readers firsthand insights into Egyptians' own perceptions of their unique world
• Illuminates the character and social history of the ancient Egyptians as well as many aspects of daily life and practice
• Shows how the extensive timespan of ancient Egyptian civilization and its domination of the surrounding geographical areas exerted a profound influence that lasted through time
• Demonstrates how significant aspects of ancient Egyptian culture have been transmitted to the modern world
• Includes "Topics and Activities to Consider" to encourage discussion and allow readers to expand their knowledge
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