Origen del Antiguo Egipto

The Origin of Egypt during the early dynastic spans the five centuries prior to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Gizeh. This momentous and exciting formative period of the ancient Egyptian civilization witnessed the creation of a distinctive culture that would endure for 3,000 years. The book examines the background to that great achievement, the mechanisms by which it was achieved, and the character of life in the Nile Valley during those first five centuries of Pharaonic rule. An essential book to learn about the birth and development of the culture of the pharaohs. The results of more than thirty years of international studies and excavations are presented in a single, highly illustrated volume written by one of the world's leading specialists in the field. In addition, it traces the history of the rediscovery of Early Dynastic Egypt, explains how dynasties established themselves in government, and examines the impact of the early state on communities of the time.