Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom And The Amarna Period

By Christiane Desroches Noblecourt and Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt

Book Overview

Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom And The Amarna Period is a comprehensive book written by Christiane Desroches Noblecourt that delves into the history, culture, and society of Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period and the Amarna period. The book covers the reigns of pharaohs such as Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, Akhenaten, and Tutankhamun, as well as the political and religious changes that occurred during their reigns.The book also explores the art, architecture, and technology of Ancient Egypt during this time period, including the construction of monumental structures such as the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the city of Akhetaten. The religious beliefs and practices of the Ancient Egyptians are also discussed, including the worship of the sun god Aten during the Amarna period.Throughout the book, Noblecourt provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the artifacts, tombs, and temples of Ancient Egypt, as well as the daily life of the people who lived during this time period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Ancient Egypt, and is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it easy to understand and enjoy.The Acanthus History Of Sculpture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258219247
• ISBN13: 9781258219246
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"