The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology and Society by Wolfram

Description: The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt by Wolfram Grajetzki For the ancient Egyptians, the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000-1700 BC) was a classical period of art, history and literature. The Twelfth Dynasty was one of the strongest ever to rule on the banks of the Nile: some of its kings were later worshipped as local gods, and were made famous by classical Greek authors. Yet Egyptologists tend not to look beyond the extraordinary royal sculpture and literary masterpieces of the time.Although the picture is fragmentary, as with any archaeological record, the last two hundred years of exploration and excavation have revealed much of the splendour of the period. This book examines the evidence for the culture, history and society of both central and provincial Egypt at the time, revealing the wealth of the entire country. In this second edition, Wolfram Grajetzki incorporates recent discoveries, discussions and publications which have emerged over the intervening fifteen years, including new excavation reports for the mastabas at Lisht and excavations at Abydos. Too often overshadowed by the better-preserved architecture of other periods, Middle Kingdom Egypt emerges for the reader as a fascinating age in its own right. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Wolfram Grajetzki is Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Egyptology at University College London, UK. He is the author of The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: History, Archaeology and Society (2006), Court Officials of the Egyptian Middle Kingdom (2009), Tomb Treasures of the Late Middle Kingdom (2013) and The People of the Cobra Province in Egypt: A Local History, 4500 to 1500 BC (2020). Table of Contents List of IllustrationsPrefaceChronologyIntroduction1. History1.1. The End of the Old Kingdom1.2. The Heracleopolitan Kings (c. 2161/2131-1990/1970 BC)1.3. The Early Eleventh Dynasty at Thebes (pre-2065-2008 BC)1.4. The Second Part of the Eleventh Dynasty (c. 2008-1938 BC)1.5. The Early Twelfth Dynasty (c. 1938-1837 BC)1.6. The Late Twelfth Dynasty (c. 1837-1759 BC)1.7. The Thirteenth Dynasty (c. 1759-1685 BC)2. Archaeology and Geography 2.1. Upper Egypt2.2. Lower Egypt2.3. The Neighbouring Lands3. Society 3.1. Outside the Ruling Classes3.2. The Ruling Classes: People with Administrative Titles3.3. The King and his FamilyAppendicesA. Kings of the Middle KingdomB. Viziers of the Middle KingdomC. Treasurers of the Middle KingdomNotesBibliographyIndex Review This book provides an important update on the earlier, popular version. It is unique and impressive in its scope covering many aspects of Middle Kingdom administration and society drawing on a detailed survey of the evidence from all parts of Egypt. Critically, it does not favor one source type over others and draws on textual, artistic and archaeological sources equally. In doing so it addresses the Middle Kingdom society in a holistic and comprehensive manner. -- Christian Knoblauch, Lecturer in Archaeology, Swansea University, UKAn approachable, and well-rounded, introduction to the rich historical and archaeological record of Egypts Middle Kingdom, one of the great, but often overlooked, eras of pharaonic civilization. -- Josef Wegner, Professor of Egyptian Archaeology, University of Pennsylvania, USAThe Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt provides a clear and succinct summary of the complexities of political, social and religious aspects of one of the most intriguing periods in ancient Egyptian history, outlining the flexibility of power and socio-economic organization between king and the many individuals in the provinces and frontiers. -- Penny Wilson, Associate Professor of Archaeology, Durham University, UK Promotional An examination of the evidence for the culture, history and society of both central and provincial Egypt in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000-1700 BC), newly revised to incorporate new discoveries and developments in scholarship over the last 15 years since the original publication. Details ISBN1350455547 Author Wolfram Grajetzki Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Edition Description 2nd edition Year 2024 Edition 2nd ISBN-13 9781350455542 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-06-13 Imprint Bloomsbury Academic Subtitle History, Archaeology and Society Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 83 bw illus Audience Professional & Vocational UK Release Date 2024-06-13 DEWEY 932.013 Pages 264 ISBN-10 1350455547 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160307994;

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