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Bob Brier
About this listen
What is it about ancient Egypt that still captures our imaginations? How did it grow from a few villages along the Nile into the greatest power the world had ever seen? Explore these questions and more in these 12 entertaining lectures that tell the stories of the great pharaohs and the daily realities of Egyptian life.
By recounting the lives and accomplishments of the men and women who made Egypt such a captivating civilization, Professor Brier presents a history of ancient Egypt that spans more than 30 centuries and introduces you to the personalities who made Egypt the greatest nation of the ancient world. Among other things, you'll study: The "Narmer Palette," the first historical document, whose images of Narmer's traditions would endure for 3,000 years; Sneferu, who taught Egypt how to perfect the pyramid, a structure whose origins lay in the need to protect desert graves from exposure by the wind; the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb, which is the most scrutinized episode in the history of Egyptology; and Cleopatra, the enigmatic Grecian ruler who learned Egypt's language and tried to resurrect both the nation's religion and greatness.
Cleopatra's valiant efforts to save Egypt, with the aid of Julius Caesar and, afterward, with Marc Antony, were doomed. Egypt, no longer a nation, would become a Roman province. But the civilization's fascinating story would live on for thousands of years.
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- 06-07-2023
Enjoyed this very much!
Interesting content, entertaining narrative. Recommend this highly if you’re into egyptian history like I am.
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- Andrew Bartholomew
- 07-04-2024
Could listen to Bob Brier for hours
Bob has a unique way of bringing historical content to life. Always very engaging and easy to understand with lots of context.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-11-2022
Loved this series re the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
I wish I had Bob as my history teacher! Such an engaging speaker, knowledgeable with the great insight to pull details that engage the reader.
I especially enjoyed how Egypt was unified, as well as Cleopatra & how Egypt went from a great civilisation to a Roman province.
Taking out the dates made it much easier to concentrate on a ruler, time period and their accomplishments.
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- Tim Dubber
- 12-08-2016
excellent introduction to ancient Egypt
good course. I would recommend doing this one before the longer Egyptian history course by the same lecturer so as to get an overview before diving in.
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- Toni E. Hoffman
- 11-04-2021
Fantastic book
I love listening to Bob Briers books, the way he explains Egyptian History is superb, I will be upset when I have finished all of his books
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