The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt (Hist Atlas)
by Bill Manley
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Author: Bill ManleyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-01-01
ISBN: 0140513310
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: An excellent introduction to the history of ancient Egypt.
Summary: 5 Stars
Study of ancient Egypt can prove more difficult than is initially apparent to many who make the attempt. The Dynastic period alone stretches across more than 3,000 years, and unraveling the immense volume of knowledge now available in this subject area can be a daunting task. 'The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt', as the title suggests, portrays a history in a format very much based on a series of maps - of which there are over fifty, all in colour. More than merely illustrate the political, geographical, and economic aspects of ancient Egypt, these maps also have a temporal quality which makes use of a factor pertinent to the whole of Egyptian history, the shape of the land itself - one aspect which changes little of the 'Two Lands' we now call Egypt.
Thus the maps provide a fixed set of references, like a series of snap shots taken of the same area across time. The land is a stage upon which many plays are enacted. A base upon which to construct the ever changing scenes - some transient; others leaving permanent traces in the historical and archaeological records - as the political ebb and flow causes Egyptian civilisation to germinate, grow and flower into empire; before the final decline, decay, and subjugation at the hands of Persians, Greeks and finally, Rome.
The lively text which accompanies the maps cuts the chronological narrative into easily digestible chunks; making a relatively easy read - for novice, and more advanced student alike - of what could be considered fairly complex subject areas. Smaller diagrams are inserted at frequent intervals to assist in the assimilation of the layout of specific sites of importance and judicious use is made of small, yet adequate, colour pictorial illustrations, which guide the reader across the vastness of ancient Egyptian History. The text is not annotated in the strict academic tradition, however, there is a list giving a suitable selection of books and journals for further reading. Most of these titles are by recognised writers, well accredited within the discipline and acknowledged as current authorities in the subject area. A chronological table lists the dynastic rulers of Egypt, and a useful 'Timeline' section establishes parallel events in neighbouring countries in Africa and the Near East.
The 'Atlas' would make an excellent introduction to the subject of Egyptology; placing many events and places into their context within the span of Egyptian history; and, as such, would make a useful text to take on an Egyptian holiday - to put a little 'flesh' on the 'bones' of ancient sites and monuments. The work, recomended reading for the 'Introduction to Ancient Egypt' module taught at the University of Exeter, is equally valuable to anyone embarking on a serious study of the subject. A handy, simple to use, reference - and one that should not outlive its usefulness for some time.
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