Ancient Egypt Under The Pharaohs (Volume I)

By John Kenrick

Book Overview

Enter a world where the Nile shaped kings, gods and cities. A vivid survey of civilisation. John Kenrick's Ancient Egypt Under The Pharaohs (Volume I) unfolds as a clear, engrossing study that balances narrative sweep with documentary care. It blends vivid description of temples and tombs with concise analysis of political institutions, art and religion, a form that sits equally beside academic surveys and accessible introductions. Readers searching for grounded context in ancient egypt history will find a chronological sensibility and a steady eye for evidence; those consulting an egyptian dynasties overview or an egyptian history compendium will value the book's arrangement and temperate argument. With sustained attention to the archaeology of egypt, Kenrick offers a pharaonic civilization study that speaks to both general readers and more rigorous enquiry. The prose is brisk where clarity is needed, reflective where the sources demand it; the result is an historical reference book that informs without intimidation. Valued for clarity and reach, this volume has a quietly significant place in ancient world studies and classical history research: it collects, compares and conveys material that clarifies how early institutions, monumental programmes and burial customs shaped a civilisation. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Appealing to casual readers and classic-literature collectors in equal measure, it suits introductory reading, classroom use and the shelves of a history enthusiasts collection; students of egyptology will keep it close as a reliable companion to early civilizations nonfiction and ongoing archaeological discussion. Readers tracing architectural and administrative development through old kingdom egypt and beyond will find concise orientation and source-aware interpretation. Its lucid structure and modest author's voice make it a particular pleasure to re-read; annotators, teachers and collectors appreciate its balance of anecdote and analysis. For anyone building a reference shelf in ancient world studies or pursuing classical history research, Kenrick's volume remains a compact, thoughtful companion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354211623
• ISBN13: 9789354211621
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"