Ancient Egypt
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Editor's review
The author combines archaeological discoveries with textual records and clearly explains key topics such as the building of the pyramids, pharaonic rule, and the polytheistic belief system. The discussion of the relationship between the Nile and the rise and fall of civilization, and the interpretation of ancient Egyptians' cosmology and views of the afterlife, are especially helpful for understanding the civilization's internal logic. The content is detailed without being bloated and is suitable as a starting point for building systematic knowledge. Of course, for seasoned enthusiasts eager to go deep into a subspecialty or obtain the latest archaeological developments, the depth may be insufficient, but the book admirably fulfills its mission as a comprehensive introductory volume—namely, to build a stable, clear skeleton of knowledge.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- General readers interested in ancient Egyptian civilization who want systematic introductory knowledge.
- Secondary or university students who can use it as supplementary reading for history courses.
- Travelers planning a trip to Egypt who want to understand its deep historical background in advance.
- Readers who enjoy general history and the experience of building a complete knowledge picture.
Not a good fit for
- Professionals or seasoned enthusiasts seeking the latest, most cutting-edge archaeological research.
- Readers who want in-depth study of a specific field of ancient Egypt, such as hieroglyphs or artistic styles.
Reading tips
- Read in chapter order: first build a clear framework of historical periods, then go into details.
- Use a map while reading to relate the geography of the Nile Valley and understand the spatial logic of the civilization's development.
- Take brief notes on pharaohs, deities, or specific events of interest for easy reference during further reading.
About the publisher
Petroleum Industry Press is a publishing institution based in China and oriented toward readers, and publicly available information shows that its publishing direction covers history, culture, and humanities reading. Its library contains 47 titles, among which the "Visible World History" series stands out, covering the historical narratives of the United States, Russia, Portugal, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands and presenting the threads of world history in multi-volume form. There are also titles on Chinese classics such as A Complete Guide to Knowledge of Chinese Classics, reflecting attention to popularizing traditional culture. Common categories include history reading, literary appreciation, world history, and inspirational growth, and the available author resources include Lü Simian, Wang Chengjun, Xiao Shizhong, Hua Ye, Shi Xiaowen, and Guo Fang. Judging from the titles in the library, its publishing characteristics lie in organizing historical and humanistic knowledge in an accessible and readable way, balancing scholarly authors with the needs of general readers. It should be noted that public information on the press's fuller publishing structure is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 前 言
- 第一章 众神护佑的国度
- 人神共居尼罗河
- 造物主与慈父——太阳神
- 神话王国里的“人鬼情未了”
- 八十年复仇战争
- 众神的人间住所——神庙
- 神话与王权
- 古埃及象形文字
- 第二章 金字塔下的芸芸众生
- 金字塔昭示着的等级制度
- 神和人的中保——法老
- 法老的后宫
- 众神在人间的仆人——祭司
- 古埃及军人与军事
- 创造永恒的工匠们
- 古埃及女性地位
- 今生来世的罪与罚
- 家庭生活
- 第三章 斑斓的社会生活
- “围城”的构筑与倒塌
- 与冥神争夺孩子
- 古埃及人的衣橱
- 全民化妆的香味国度
- 揭开天空女神的面纱
- 尼罗河馈赠的农耕文明
- 古埃及人的菜单
- 泥砖小屋与花园别墅
- 法老贵族雅趣多
- 抓住今天，及时行乐
- 医术与保养
- 神行人间共庆节日
- 三角洲的纸莎草
- 一纸契约话贸易
- 古埃及神圣的动物
- 第四章 神秘的来世幻想
- 为了永生的死亡
- 来世皇宫还是天堂之阶
- 帝王谷内的生死较量
- 法老的诅咒
- 狮身人面像之谜
- 木乃伊的等候
- 为亡灵开道
- 九死一生冥界闯关路
- 暂居地学道
- 玛阿特神殿内的终极审判
- 奥西里斯冥国来了新魂灵
- 太阳神穿过冥界
- 附录： 古代埃及历代君主
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About the author
Xiao Shizhong is a Chinese author of world history and military history books for general readers. Public information about him is limited; 14 of his titles are currently on record. His writing centers on the history of World War II and also covers national histories and ancient civilizations. His works include narrative military histories such as A History of the Second World War and The Visible History of World War II, as well as volumes in the Visible World History series on Russia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Italy, and a book on ancient Greece. His works are commonly classified under world history, history reading, and military history. Aimed at a general audience, they present historical developments in an accessible way, often with illustrations, helping readers build a basic understanding of major wars and the histories of different countries.
