Cradles of Civilization: Egypt : Ancient Culture, Modern Land (Cradles of Civilization Series Volume 1)

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Summary: the book covers much about Ancient Egypt
Review: This book covers numerous facets of Ancient Egypt through 16 informative essays written by the leading international Egyptologists : Ian Shaw describes the geography and topography of the country; Jaromir Malek introduces the beginnings of this fascinating civilization as well as its history; Morris Bierbrier deals with the discovery of Ancient Egypt and presents a few of the first Egyptologists (Mariette, Maspero and Amelia Edwards); Janine Bourriau describes life and the ancient Egyptian family; Jac Janssen covers its economic aspects; J. D. Ray explains the principles of kingship and the pharaohs; Kenneth Kitchen tells of Ancient Egypt and its relations with Nubia, Punt, and Asia; Waltraud Guglielmi covers the religious aspects with the many Egyptian gods; Arielle Kozloff lets the reader know more about art and architecture; Cathleen Keller describes the Egyptian monuments; Alan Bowman tells of the invaders and the Ptolemaic dynasty; C. C. Walters covers Coptic Egypt; D. S. Richards explains the impact of Islam; Jane Jakeman describes the modern city of Cairo; Penelope C. Johnstone describes the influence Ancient Egypt has in our modern world; and finally Fayza Haikal describes family life in modern Egypt with accounts of marriage and other activities. This thought-provoking book is primarily aimed for non-specialists and novices.