num_pages: 550
description: This completely revised edition of a classic study of ancient Egypt takes full account of recent scholarly work. Tracing the values and achievements of the early inhabitants of the Nile valley, the late Harris's study includes chapters on "Mystery, Myth, and Magic," "The HieroglyphicTradition," mathematics and astronomy, medicine, law, literature, diplomacy, and the ancient Egyptian legacy to Africa and Islam.
language: English
title: The Legacy of Egypt
titlecomplete: The Legacy of Egypt (Legacy Series)
genres: Africa, Egypt, Egyptology
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Oxford University Press