The Oxford Handbook of Egyptology
Author | : Ian Shaw |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1300 |
Release | : 2020 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199271870 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199271879 |
Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Egyptology written by Ian Shaw and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 1300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbook of Egyptology offers a comprehensive survey of the entire study of ancient Egypt, from prehistory through to the end of the Roman period. Transcending conventional boundaries between archaeological and ancient textual analysis and bringing together 63 chapters that range widely across the various archaeological, philological, and cultural sub-disciplines, authored by recognized experts in their respective fields, it highlights theextent to which the discipline has diversified and stresses the need for it to seek multidisciplinary methods and broader collaborations if it is to remain contemporary and relevant. Authoritative yet accessible,it is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.