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Brief Histories: Ancient Egypt: Everything you wanted to know but forgot to ask Kindle Edition

by Campbell Price (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Journey back in time to explore one the most fascinating and influential periods of ancient history.

In this concise and incredibly readable short history, Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price asks us how we know so much about life in ancient Egypt, from the working lives of pyramid builders to the power of the Pharaoh. The book explores the complexities of the hieroglyphic writing system, the meanings behind the ritual of mummification, and the functions of Egyptian art. What was the legacy of famous pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Queen Cleopatra, and how does the colonial nature of archaeology shape our understanding of ancient Egypt.

Brief Histories answers the most popular on ancient Egypt with some new perspectives on this fascinating civilisation.

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    109 pages
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    Oct. 10 2024
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About the Author

Dr Campbell Price received a BA, MA and PhD in Egyptology from the University of Liverpool, where now he is an Honorary Research Fellow. Since 2011, he has been Curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum, part of the University of Manchester, one of the UK's largest Egyptology collections.

Campbell has undertaken fieldwork in Egypt at the sites of Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham, Saqqara and at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. He has published widely on ancient Egyptian material culture and its interpretation. Recent books include The High Steward Senenmut: His Life and Afterlife and (with Greg Jenner) Totally Chaotic History: Ancient Egypt Gets Unruly.

He has lectured extensively throughout the UK, and internationally, and regularly comments and advises on Egyptological themes for TV and radio.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CN31PYL6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seven Dials
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ Oct. 10 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 109 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1399622592
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • 鶹 Rank: #309,382 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Dr Campbell Price received a BA, MA and PhD in Egyptology from the University of Liverpool, where now he is an Honorary Research Fellow. Since 2011, he has been Curator of Egypt and Sudan at Manchester Museum, part of the University of Manchester, one of the UK’s largest Egyptology collections.

Between 2021 and 2025, Campbell was Chair of Trustees for the Egypt Exploration Society, the UK’s biggest charity supporting and promoting Egyptian cultural heritage. He has lectured extensively throughout the UK, and internationally, and regularly comments and advises on Egyptological themes for TV and radio.

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  • Sons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and informative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2024
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    If you like a short but highly informative introduction to ancient Egypt then I have no hesitation in recommending this little book.
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  • Gary Johnson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great !little book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2025
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    Read it as we crossed the Sahara on our way back from the Ancient Egyptian temples at Abu Simbel. It's that quick a read!
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  • A J Jardine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read brief history
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2024
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    All the facts you need to know. A great beginners guide to Egyptology.
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