The Amarna Age: A Study of the Crisis of the Ancient World

by James Baikie

When we consider the Cretans and the Hittites, the powers of Babylonia and Assyria, and the internal conditions in Syria and Palestine, it can hardly be doubted that the reign of Akhetaten marks a turning point, notably in Egyptian history, but also in the wider history of the ancient world. The author reproduces this age, to show the intensely human interest that lies in the story of religion and art, of decadence and reform, of hectic policies and subtle intrigues, of widespread social and political unrest, and of movement leading to permanent social and political changes. James Baikie (1866-1931) was also the author of Egyptian Wonder Tales of the Ancient World and Sea-Kings of Crete.

560 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Rev. James Baikie (1866-1931) was a Scottish prolific writer, in the early 20th century, on subjects like astronomy, the bible and ancient history.

James Baikie married Constance Newman Smith in October 1903 and they had two sons, Hugh Edward, born 1906, who studied at New College from 1927-1930, and James Eric McAndrew, born 1909, who also became a minister, studying George Watson’s College. Not much is known of Constance although she was clearly a very competent artist, provided the illustrations for many of her husband’s books and had quite a prolific output. Constance was born on 16th October 1875 and died on 4th June 1960.

Reviews

[Rob Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic of Egyptology