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A review by professor_x
The History of Ancient Egypt by Bob Brier
5.0
A most excellent introduction of ancient Egypt. These 48 lectures are narrated by Professor Bob Brier, and it doesn't take long to see that he absolutely loves talking about everything Egypt. Everything is covered here -- pharaohs, pyramids, human and animal mummification, religion and mythology, art and architecture.
I thought the lecture of the "heretic" king Akhenaten was very interesting. He was the only pharaoh to declare one god, thus introducing monotheism for the first time in recorded history. Egypt, being a polytheistic society for centuries, reeled under his rule. Once he passed away, it didn't take long for the other gods to make their return.
A wonderful course indeed!
I thought the lecture of the "heretic" king Akhenaten was very interesting. He was the only pharaoh to declare one god, thus introducing monotheism for the first time in recorded history. Egypt, being a polytheistic society for centuries, reeled under his rule. Once he passed away, it didn't take long for the other gods to make their return.
A wonderful course indeed!