Dr. Ian Shaw delves into the methods and mechanics of ancient Egyptian craftsmen and laborers, expanding his research from fieldwork in el-Amarna to extensive excavations of mining and quarrying sites across various periods of ancient Egypt. Beyond his focus on artisans, he also explores ancient Egyptian warfare, a topic often overlooked or only briefly touched upon by other scholars. In addition to authoring original books, he has contributed to editing several encyclopedic works on ancient Egypt.
Cross-referenced and comprehensively indexed entries provide clear explanations and descriptions of the major ideas, events and personalities that shaped 4000 years of civilization in the Nile Valley. Entries on the archaeologists who revealed Egypt's legacy bring the story up-to-date. Each entry is followed by a short bibliography to enable readers to pursue the topic in greater detail.
"The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is the only history to provide detailed historical coverage of Egypt from the early Stone Age to its incorporation into the Roman Empire. The essays and beautiful illustrations portray the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians covering the period from 700,000 B.C. to A.D. 311. The authors outline the principal sequence of political events, including detailed examinations of the three so-called Intermediate Periods previously regarded as 'dark ages'."--Jacket
The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination, from mummies and pyramids, to curses and rituals. In this second edition of his Very Short Introduction, Ian Shaw explores the history and culture of pharaonic Egypt, and examines the latest research on Ancient Egyptian ideas of death, kingship, religion, race, sex, and gender.
Focusing on the intricate relationship between practice and research in social work, this collection features chapters and journal articles by esteemed academic Ian Shaw. Spanning over four decades of his work, the volume delves into the challenges and insights that arise at the intersection of theory and practice, offering a rich exploration of social work's evolving landscape.
Die Hochkultur des alten Ägypten übt eine starke Faszination aus: Pyramiden, Mumien, Grabschätze, Hieroglyphen sind unvermeidliche Bestandteile unserer Vorstellung. Ian Shaw umreißt auf der Basis neuester Forschungen die Grundzüge dieser Kultur, ihre Geschichte, ihre Vorstellungen von Identität und Macht, ihre Religion, ihre Schrift, ihr Verhältnis zum Tod - und verachtet dabei keineswegs die modernen Ägyptenmoden von der Nofretete-Verehrung bis zur Kleopatra/Elizabeth-Taylor-Schwärmerei.