John Romer Bücher

Account of one of the world's richest archaeological sites.

This definitive, multi-volume history of the world's first known state reveals that much of what we have been taught about Ancient Egypt is the product of narrow-minded visions of the past Drawing on a lifetime of research, John Romer chronicles the history of Ancient Egypt from the building of the Great Pyramid through the rise and fall of the Middle Kingdom: a peak of Pharaonic culture and the period when writing first flourished. He reveals how the grand narratives of nineteenth and twentieth-century Egyptologists have misled us by portraying a culture of cruel monarchs and chronic war. Instead, based in part on discoveries of the past two decades, this extraordinary account shows what we can really learn from the remaining architecture, objects and writing: a history based on physical reality.

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World symbolize all that was magnificent and mysterious in the pre-Christian West, yet today many people would have difficulty in naming them. Most of these seven grand monuments of bronze and marble, gold and ivory, earth, fire and water cannot be visited today except in the mind's eye; either they lie in ruins or they have vanished in the sands of time. In this book, the archaeologists John and Elizabeth Romer create images of these great wonders using the words of ancient writers and modern archaeological techniques. They tell their story and place them in a world that is now lost. For the first time, this book tells the story of what might be called the archaeology of wonder. It includes the stories of the travellers and scholars who came in contact with these seven ancient wonders, the stories of the wonders themselves, and the histories of their making and breaking. It traces the archaeological hunt to find the Seven Wonders, from the earliest digs to the latest discoveries of current excavations. It also includes fresh translations of the accounts of those who sailed the seas and rivers of the ancient world to walk among these seven fabled monuments and wonder at them. A remarkable series of photographs taken especially for this book recreates the magnificent environments of the monuments, and shows something too of the real wonder of those ancient marvels

Drawing on a lifetime of research, John Romer chronicles the history of Ancient Egypt from the building of the Great Pyramid through the rise and fall of the Middle Kingdom: a peak of Pharaonic culture and the period when writing first flourished. Through extensive research over many decades of work, reveals how the grand narratives of 19th and 20th century Egyptologists have misled us by portraying a culture of cruel monarchs and chronic war. Instead, based in part on discoveries of the past two decades, this extraordinary account shows what we can really learn from the remaining architecture, objects, and writing: a history based on physical reality

Ägyptische Magie entstammt einer Zeit, in der die prädynastischen und prähistorischen Ägypter glaubten, dass die Erde, Unterwelt, Luft und Himmel von zahlreichen sichtbaren und unsichtbaren Wesen bewohnt seien. Diese Wesen wurden je nach ihrem Einfluss auf die Menschen als freundlich oder unfreundlich eingestuft. Sie besaßen menschliche Leidenschaften und Schwächen, und das Hauptziel der Magie war es, sie gefügig zu machen. Die Gunst der wohlwollenden Wesen wurde durch Geschenke und Opfer erlangt, während die feindlichen Mächte mit Schmeichelei, Lobhudelei und magischen Amuletten besänftigt werden mussten. Diese Amulette und geheimen Namen ermöglichten es den Menschen, die Kräfte übernatürlicher Wesen zu nutzen, um übernatürliche Ergebnisse zu erzielen und vorübergehend deren Macht zu erlangen. Im Gegensatz dazu zielte die ägyptische Magie darauf ab, sowohl freundliche als auch feindliche Mächte, einschließlich Gott, dazu zu bringen, den menschlichen Wünschen zu dienen. Der Glaube an Magie in seiner ursprünglichsten Form war in Ägypten älter als der Glaube an Gott, und viele religiöse Zeremonien, die später spirituelle Gottesdienste prägten, hatten ihre Wurzeln in abergläubischen Bräuchen aus einer Zeit, als Gott in der ägyptischen Vorstellung keine Rolle spielte.

Focusing on the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, this work by archaeologist John Romer explores the era through the lives of iconic figures like Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II. However, he emphasizes that history is shaped by broader social dynamics, including trade and cultural exchange. Romer critiques traditional Egyptology narratives, revealing a richer, more complex culture through archaeological evidence. This final volume of his extensive research solidifies his reputation as a leading chronicler of Ancient Egypt.

The book offers an insightful exploration of ancient Egypt, delving into its mysteries through the lens of a knowledgeable historian. It promises to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the culture, society, and historical significance of this fascinating civilization. The author's expertise shines through, making complex topics accessible and engaging for history enthusiasts.