Egypt and the Limits of Hellenism

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, History, Ancient History
Cover of the book Egypt and the Limits of Hellenism by Ian S. Moyer, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ian S. Moyer ISBN: 9781139097482
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: July 7, 2011
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Ian S. Moyer
ISBN: 9781139097482
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: July 7, 2011
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

In a series of studies, Ian Moyer explores the ancient history and modern historiography of relations between Egypt and Greece from the fifth century BCE to the early Roman empire. Beginning with Herodotus, he analyzes key encounters between Greeks and Egyptian priests, the bearers of Egypt's ancient traditions. Four moments unfold as rich micro-histories of cross-cultural interaction: Herodotus' interviews with priests at Thebes; Manetho's composition of an Egyptian history in Greek; the struggles of Egyptian priests on Delos; and a Greek physician's quest for magic in Egypt. In writing these histories, the author moves beyond Orientalizing representations of the Other and colonial metanarratives of the civilizing process to reveal interactions between Greeks and Egyptians as transactional processes in which the traditions, discourses and pragmatic interests of both sides shaped the outcome. The result is a dialogical history of cultural and intellectual exchanges between the great civilizations of Greece and Egypt.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In a series of studies, Ian Moyer explores the ancient history and modern historiography of relations between Egypt and Greece from the fifth century BCE to the early Roman empire. Beginning with Herodotus, he analyzes key encounters between Greeks and Egyptian priests, the bearers of Egypt's ancient traditions. Four moments unfold as rich micro-histories of cross-cultural interaction: Herodotus' interviews with priests at Thebes; Manetho's composition of an Egyptian history in Greek; the struggles of Egyptian priests on Delos; and a Greek physician's quest for magic in Egypt. In writing these histories, the author moves beyond Orientalizing representations of the Other and colonial metanarratives of the civilizing process to reveal interactions between Greeks and Egyptians as transactional processes in which the traditions, discourses and pragmatic interests of both sides shaped the outcome. The result is a dialogical history of cultural and intellectual exchanges between the great civilizations of Greece and Egypt.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book An Introduction to Buddhism by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book The Allocation of Regulatory Competence in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Convent Music and Politics in Eighteenth-Century Vienna by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Domestic Judicial Review of Trade Remedies by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book The Latin Church in Norman Italy by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Quality and Risk Management in the IVF Laboratory by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Shakespeare's Individualism by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Creating Corporate Sustainability by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Time in Early Modern Islam by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book The Connected Self by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Colonial Relations by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: The Science of Logic by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Sediment Routing Systems by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Heliophysics: Active Stars, their Astrospheres, and Impacts on Planetary Environments by Ian S. Moyer
Cover of the book Brain Imaging with MRI and CT by Ian S. Moyer
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy