Ancient Egypt: A Social History
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
This book, first published in 1983, presents an innovative perspective on the ancient societies which flourished in the Nile Valley.
Bruce G. Trigger Books
Canadian archaeologist, anthropologist, and ethnohistorian Bruce Graham Trigger focused his research on the history of archaeological inquiry and the comparative study of early cultures. Throughout his extensive career at McGill University, he developed new theoretical approaches to archaeology and ethnology. His work was characterized by a profound understanding of cultural contexts and a commitment to interdisciplinary synthesis. Trigger's scholarship significantly advanced our comprehension of human societal development.
Understanding Early Civilizations
- 774 pages
- 28 hours of reading
A detailed comparative study of the seven best-documented early civilizations: ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, Shang China, the Aztecs, peoples in the Valley of Mexico, the Classic Maya, the Inka, and the Yoruba. Equal attention is paid to similarities and differences in their sociopolitical organization, economic systems, religion, and culture.
In its 2007 obituary of Bruce Trigger (1937-2006), the Times of London referred to the Canadian anthropologist and archaeologist as "Canada's leading prehistorian" and "one of the most influential archaeologists of his time." Trained at Yale University and a faculty member at McGill University for more than forty years, he was best known for his History of Archaeological Thought , which the Times called "monumental." Trigger inspired scholars all over the world through his questioning of assumptions and his engagement with social and political causes. Human Expeditions pays tribute to Trigger's immense legacy by bringing together cutting edge work from internationally recognized and emerging researchers inspired by his example. Covering the length and breadth of Trigger's wide-ranging interests - from Egyptology to the history of archaeological theory to North American aboriginal cultures - this volume highlights the diversity of his academic work and the magnitude of his impact in many different areas of scholarship.