Description |
xx, 343 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm. |
Series |
Cambridge world archaeology
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction: the idea of prehistory in the Middle East and North-East Africa -- Transformations in prehistory -- Egypt and the outside world I, c.10,000-3300 BC -- Neolithic economy and society -- Domestication and embodiment in the Nile valley -- The urbanisation of the dead: Naqada I-II -- Image, ritual and the construction of identity in late prehistory -- The making of kingship -- Opening considerations: la memoire monarchique -- Egypt and the outside world II, c.3300-2500 BC -- The evolution of simplicity: Naqada III -- Extraordinary bodies and binding truths: early writing in context -- Theatres of sacrifice:d dynastic constructions of death -- Conclusion: subterranean histories of power. |
Subject |
Egypt -- Antiquities.
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Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C.
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ISBN |
0521543746 (pbk.) |
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9780521835862 (hbk.) |
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0521835860 (hbk.) |
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9780521543743 (pbk.) |
Standard No. |
NLGGC 295590599 |
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YDXCP 2250370 |
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YDXCP 2250371 |
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NZ1 10691421 |
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