Egypt's Legacy

by Michael Rice

Drawing on Jungian psychology to show why Egypt has been so important in the history of Western civilisation, Michael Rice explains the majesty and enduring appeal of Egyptian civilization. Jung claimed that there exist certain psychological drives dormant in our shared these are the archetypes. From the omnipotent god to the idea of the nation state, the formulation of most of these archetypes is owed to ancient Egypt. Michael Rice sets out to recover the sense of wonder that the Egyptians themselves felt as they contemplated the world in which they lived, and the way they expressed that wonder in the religion, art and literature. He traces the story of Egyptian civilization from its emergence in the third millennium BC to its transformation following the Macedonian conquest in 30 BC.

Genres: Nonfiction, Egypt

250 pages, Hardcover

First published June 10, 1997

About the author

Michael Rice is a specialist in the ancient history of the Middle east . also he is well known for his work in the planning and designing of museums throughout the Arabian peninsula. He is also the highly respected author of Egypt's Making (1990), Archaeology of the Arabian Gulf (1994) and Egypt's Legacy (1997)

Reviews

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not sure if Rice is successful in arguing the Jungian connection all of humanity has with ancient Egypt but damn does he put together a nice overview of Egyptian history. The narrative flows effortlessly and he conveys well his earnest excitement and wonder with his subject.

[Tabitha Rucker]

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