--- product_id: 3838358 title: "The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt" price: "€ 68.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/3838358-the-oxford-history-of-ancient-egypt store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt **Price:** € 68.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt - **How much does it cost?** € 68.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/3838358-the-oxford-history-of-ancient-egypt) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt uniquely covers 700,000 years of ancient Egypt, from c. 700,000 BC to AD 311. Following the story from the Egyptians' prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans, this book resurrects a fascinating society replete with remarkable historical information. It investigates such subjects as the changing nature of life and death in the Nile valley to some of the earliest masterpieces of art, architecture, and literature in the ancient world. The authors--an international team of experts working at the cutting edge of their particular fields--outline the principal sequence of political events, including detailed examinations of the three so-called 'intermediate periods' which were previously regarded as 'dark ages' and are only now beginning to be better understood. They also examine cultural and social patterns, including stylistic developments in art and literature. Addressing the issues surrounding this distinctive culture, vividly relating the rise and fall of ruling dynasties, exploring colorful personalities, and uncovering surprising facts, The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is certain to enrich our understanding of this endlessly intriguing civilization. "Brimming with...intriguing facts...also provides a first-rate overview of le progrès Egyptien --from the period when Homo erectus first stalked the land right up to Octavian's triumphant entry into Egypt in 30 BC."-- The Times (London) (on the previous edition) Review: Looking under the 7 Veils - Egyptian history is hidden behind 7 veils, and you can easily be fooled by this book. It moves along very quietly. Nothing grabs you about it. Each essay shows the same amount of caution where angels fear to tread. But when you go to the Index and seek an item, it is usually there. One exception is the site of the Exodus start, where the Israelites in bondage worked to build the palaces of Ramses II and his huge family. The site is known as Avaris II, and we now know that it sits atop Avaris I, which was once a huge fortified city used as the capital of the Hyksos, who conquered and ruled Egypt, piece by piece, for 150 years. No small amount of time: 7.5 gene-pool generations. We here have a map of the Hyksos capital, a diagram of its northern influences, another of a gravesite with human bones, a chart of its stratigraphy and chronology, supplied by Janine Bourriau. This broke the quiet pattern and grabbed me. It would have been nice to know more about Upper Egyptian genius at becoming a world leader in monumental stone sculpture earlier than any other people. Where did all that wealth really come from? How did the economy break down in terms of Deltaland trade and African slavery in Nubian gold mines? We may never know that full story. Museums cloud it with surviving tomb treasure. Well over 90% was stolen from the crypts, never to make it to our time. Shaw's edited anthology is probably a better book of essays by leading experts than the Egyptian government has put together in explaining the evolution of Egypt as a nation, from its raw beginnings as separate provincial kingdoms. He has updated the classic books on Egyptian history, written by non-Egyptians, such as Breasted. To the point where Bourriau tells us that Eblan and Ugaritic pottery shards were found in the lower strata of Avaris I. We have much to learn yet about ancient Egypt, and Shaw's anthology is a big step in that direction. The world-traveling museum-showcase treasure of Tutankhamen is nice to look at, but here are the gritty details of the growth of dynastic Egypt from provincial roots and its failed religion of the divine-king's tomb. The periods of foreign conquest from their Northland and Southland remain as more-important historic treasure we have not yet truly found. The 7 veils remain in place, but Shaw's panoramic anthology approach allows us to look through the threadbare openings. Excellently illustrated. --Al Sundel Review: Great College Level book - As a teacher and Egyptian American, I love the detail of this book. I learned about the predynastic period which dates back 7000 BC, and incredible time, which allowed me to see how the civilization slowly began to form into the great Civ of ancient Egypt. The writing is detailed and academic, so I recommend that it is read in pieces. But the scholars are thorough. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #101,856 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Middle Eastern History (Books) #4 in African History (Books) #18 in Egyptian History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 825 Reviews | ## Images ![The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uZT-Mh-ML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looking under the 7 Veils *by A***L on February 3, 2013* Egyptian history is hidden behind 7 veils, and you can easily be fooled by this book. It moves along very quietly. Nothing grabs you about it. Each essay shows the same amount of caution where angels fear to tread. But when you go to the Index and seek an item, it is usually there. One exception is the site of the Exodus start, where the Israelites in bondage worked to build the palaces of Ramses II and his huge family. The site is known as Avaris II, and we now know that it sits atop Avaris I, which was once a huge fortified city used as the capital of the Hyksos, who conquered and ruled Egypt, piece by piece, for 150 years. No small amount of time: 7.5 gene-pool generations. We here have a map of the Hyksos capital, a diagram of its northern influences, another of a gravesite with human bones, a chart of its stratigraphy and chronology, supplied by Janine Bourriau. This broke the quiet pattern and grabbed me. It would have been nice to know more about Upper Egyptian genius at becoming a world leader in monumental stone sculpture earlier than any other people. Where did all that wealth really come from? How did the economy break down in terms of Deltaland trade and African slavery in Nubian gold mines? We may never know that full story. Museums cloud it with surviving tomb treasure. Well over 90% was stolen from the crypts, never to make it to our time. Shaw's edited anthology is probably a better book of essays by leading experts than the Egyptian government has put together in explaining the evolution of Egypt as a nation, from its raw beginnings as separate provincial kingdoms. He has updated the classic books on Egyptian history, written by non-Egyptians, such as Breasted. To the point where Bourriau tells us that Eblan and Ugaritic pottery shards were found in the lower strata of Avaris I. We have much to learn yet about ancient Egypt, and Shaw's anthology is a big step in that direction. The world-traveling museum-showcase treasure of Tutankhamen is nice to look at, but here are the gritty details of the growth of dynastic Egypt from provincial roots and its failed religion of the divine-king's tomb. The periods of foreign conquest from their Northland and Southland remain as more-important historic treasure we have not yet truly found. The 7 veils remain in place, but Shaw's panoramic anthology approach allows us to look through the threadbare openings. Excellently illustrated. --Al Sundel ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great College Level book *by J***E on August 2, 2024* As a teacher and Egyptian American, I love the detail of this book. I learned about the predynastic period which dates back 7000 BC, and incredible time, which allowed me to see how the civilization slowly began to form into the great Civ of ancient Egypt. The writing is detailed and academic, so I recommend that it is read in pieces. But the scholars are thorough. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Terrific tour of Ancient Egypt *by T***P on March 28, 2020* For the serious beginning student, or for someone who wants a review or reference work, this book is well organized, clearly written, and provides plenty of bibliographic information for further research as well. It is a sound purchase. I am dinging it one star because the maps in the Kindle edition were scanned in and rendered so poorly that in many cases the names of places can barely be read, and zooming in does no good at all. For a work like this I really expected better quality maps & visuals. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt - The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt - The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/3838358-the-oxford-history-of-ancient-egypt](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/3838358-the-oxford-history-of-ancient-egypt) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-14*