African Studies Review, April 1st, 2005
Peter Ucko, series ed. Encounters with Ancient Egypt. 8 vols. London: UCL Press, 2003. Distributed by Cavendish Publishing, c/o International Specialized Book Services, 5824 NE Hassalo St., Portland, Ore. 97213-3444. $47.50 each. Paper.
How has ancient Egypt's rich legacy been perceived by different generations of outsiders, in different places? How has Egypt's influence evolved in response to changing contexts? Why does Egypt's past continue to capture our imagination? Conversely, how did the ancient Egyptians view their own past, and how did they view foreign lands? These are some of the is...
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