The Nile and Ancient Egypt
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The Nile and Ancient Egypt

Changing Land- and Waterscapes, from the Neolithic to the Roman Era

  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Nile and Ancient Egypt

Changing Land- and Waterscapes, from the Neolithic to the Roman Era

About this book

The tale of human habitation of the Nile Valley is a long one and includes famine, disaster, global environmental events, and human resolve told against a background of ever-changing landscape. In this volume, Judith Bunbury examines the region over a 10, 000 year period, from the Neolithic to the Roman conquest. Charting the progression of the river as it meanders through the region and over the ages, she demonstrates how ancient Egyptians attempted to harness the Nile's power as a force for good. Over the generations, they learned how to farm and build on its banks, and also found innovative solutions to cope in a constantly evolving habitat. Using the latest theories and evidence, this richly illustrated volume also provides a blueprint for the future management of the Nile.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright information
  5. Dedication
  6. Table of Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. List of Tables
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Introduction
  11. 1 Humans and Climate Change
  12. 2 The Green Deserts
  13. 3 The Climate Seesaw
  14. 4 The Development of Egypt’s Capitals
  15. 5 Climate Change and Crisis
  16. 6 Islands in the Nile
  17. 7 The Flood and the New Delta
  18. 8 Renewed Strength in the South
  19. 9 High Tides of Empire
  20. 10 From Coptic to Islamic Times
  21. 11 Modern Changes to Egypt
  22. Appendix: Landscape Interpretation Tips
  23. Glossary
  24. Bibliography
  25. Index