The legacy of Egypt

Description:

This completely revised edition of a classic study of ancient Egypt takes full account of recent scholarly work. Tracing the values and achievements of the early inhabitants of the Nile valley, the late Harris's study includes chapters on "Mystery, Myth, and Magic," "The Hieroglyphic Tradition," mathematics and astronomy, medicine, law, literature, diplomacy, and the ancient Egyptian legacy to Africa and Islam.--Publisher description.

subjects: Civilization,  Egypt,  Histoire,  Culture,  15.51 Antiquity,  History of Medicine,  History,  Civilisation,  Oudheid,  Kultur,  Wen hua shi

Places: Egypt,  ai ji

Times: gu dai