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#411321 in Books Romer John 2017-03-07 2017-03-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .38 x .8 x 6.38l; 1.00 #File Name: 1250030137672 pagesA History of Ancient Egypt Volume 2
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. More from the MasterBy Bob RussellDr. Romer does it again with Volume 2. After perhaps a wandering mural-painting exercise in describing Egypt's diverse beginnings in Volume 1; the author bores in on how all this led to the fall of the Old Kingdom and the rise of the middle one in the current Volume. In so doing he points out a great many details about that process that I did not previously know -- and I've been reading about the subject since the sixties. Archaeology is alive and well in Egypt; despite political upheavals; and what is known (rather than imagined) about those murky times continues to expand. Romer is a master portaitist of those times. He has spent a lifetime improving on his craft; with many previous works and hopefully his greatest work to come. To me there is no contemporary who can hold a candle to him. However some might find his wordiness - which I consider an aspect of his scholarly Englishness - hard to swallow. He is a serious scholar who comes off best to the serious reader and serious fan of Ancient Egypt.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Shines at the end; but very readable anywayBy Nicholas C.I have just read this as a follow-on from volume one; and my comments from volume one still apply: inconsistent use of maps; lack of colour photographs; etc; to which I would also add; inconsistent spelling of ancient site names. I think the gaps in the maps jar more in this volume too. There are many references to Punt; with no speculation as to where it might be; but modern Puntland in the horn of Africa is accessible down the Red Sea; and may perhaps be the same place. But what most struck me in this volume was the epilogue; where the heights of artistic prowess of the last major dynasty before the second interregnum really stood out. The lyrical description of Princess Knumet's tiara was wonderful; but why the drawing? Couldn't a photograph have been used? The object is in the museum in Cairo; and photographs are available. From the internet; I saw that there were many other beautiful pieces too; none of which are mentioned in the book. This was followed by a realisation that at that interregnum there were still more than 1500 years of history until the Roman invasion; so more books must be coming. At least; in spite of my grumbles; I hope they are.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Inconsistent size for some reason?By FourthRogersNice books; haven't had a chance to read all the way through yet– but the ONLY complaint I have (and it's really silly; I know) is that the SIZE of the actual physical books are inconsistent in the series. So strange. I can't put together why the publishers have one book that is roughly 6-7 inches tall; and then Volume 2 is like two millimeters taller than the other book when placed on the shelf. So weird– it bothers me!
