A widely published author on the subject, Robert Morkot presents a clear introduction to the origins, history and culture of Ancient Egyptian civilization.

This excellent addition to the popular family of books on ancient peoples offers a broad coverage of Egyptian life. Morkot also addresses a number of important questions dealing with race and colour, Egypt's relationship with Africa and Egypt's legacy.

The Egyptians includes chapters on:



dynasties and empires
society
daily life
religion
art and architecture
languages and literature.

This engaging and accessible book provides students with the ideal introduction to this fascinating civilization.