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Great Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
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 Among other things, you'll study: The "Narmer Palette," the first historical document, whose images of Narmer's traditions would endure for 3,000 years; Sneferu, who taught Egypt how to perfect the pyramid, a structure whose origins lay in the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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- David Morgan
- 30-08-23
A brilliant and entertaining series of lectures
Lots of very interesting bits about an ancient Egypt and the way in which archaeologists have pieced together their stories.
Professor Brier is very engaged and clearly enthusiastic for the topic.
My favourite of the Great Courses lectures so far.
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- englishmom
- 19-08-24
Enjoyable Overview of Ancient Egyptian Rulers
A great introduction to whet your appetite to Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs from the first who united Egypt up to and including Cleopatra, with their achievements.
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- Audible Listener
- 27-03-22
Excellent
An easy and highly enjoyable listen. Bob Brier really brings ancient history to life with this set of lectures.
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- Caro
- 08-02-14
Very enjoyable except....
I so enjoyed this, apart from the dreadful fake clapping at the end of each segment and then a chunk of Brandenburg Concerto for no reason. I would buy many of these Great Courses but I have to grit my teeth for the clapping and music or fast forward, and I find myself sort of dreading that bit. Infuriating when it's such a good listen apart from that.
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- Rianne W.
- 23-06-21
Fun back stories
This is a great introduction into different Egyptian pharaohs, but if you have already listened to Bob Brier's The History of Ancient Egypt than it will not be much more new information.
That being said, Bob Brier is still wonderful to listen to and they really knows how to tell a good story.
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- Naomi Skilling
- 10-10-17
Excellent Series of Lectures
If you want a whistle-stop tour of the most famous figures in Egypt then this is perfect, an excellent way of learning some ancient history. The professor is so enthusiastic and it makes it all the more engaging.
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- davidxela@yahoo.co.uk
- 15-06-23
Fantastic little series.
Packed full of facts and interest, I really enjoyed this series and it's spurred me to want to learn more!
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- Mr Robert A Rivett
- 04-02-18
Brilliant
This is a perfect way to learn more about Egypt bob brier is brilliant just wish he would do more series
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- Anonymous User
- 09-06-22
Excessive
Very accessible and interesting. Really enjoyed the course, and would highly recommend to anyone interested in Egyptian history.
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- Halais
- 30-07-22
great summary of the great pharaohs
great insight to the pharaohs of Egypt
some of this is repeated in the much larger history of Egypt but enjoyable nevertheless
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