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.
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.



This book, first published in 1983, presents an innovative perspective on the ancient societies which flourished in the Nile Valley.
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.