--- product_id: 319473367 title: "Ancient Egypt: An Introduction" price: "RM571" currency: MYR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/319473367-ancient-egypt-an-introduction store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # Ancient Egypt: An Introduction **Price:** RM571 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ancient Egypt: An Introduction - **How much does it cost?** RM571 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/319473367-ancient-egypt-an-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Ancient Egypt: An Introduction : Ikram, Salima: desertcart.ae: Books Review: I was doing an online short course about ancient Egypt from Oxford department of continuing education as I am fascinated by the subject for years. This is the recommended coursebook so I bought it. It is a very nice textbook with an overview of different aspects of ancient Egyptian. If you are looking for something which go through the Egyptian history chronologically by major events, this is not for you. It focuses on geography, religion and funerary traditions. I would recommend people to have a basic understanding of the timeline before going into this one. It might be a bit confusing and too academic to beginners. However, if you just want to know more about ancient Egyptians and don't care about the timeline, then it's fine. To me, it is the right book to guide me through the course. I already know the major events happened from Old Kingdom to New Kingdom before reading it. What I want is to delve deeper into the details and the worldview of ancient Egyptians and the reasons behind. As I read a lot of academic articles, the formal tone is fine for me and not dull and boring at all. It includes right amount of pictures and sketches that give you a better understanding. In general, this is a nice academic source book which I would recommend to adults with an intermediate level of knowledge on the topic. Review: I will be taking a long-awaited immersive trip to Egypt later this year. In order to properly prepare for this visit I enrolled in a 10 week online course (Ancient Egypt: An Introduction) through Oxford University. This book is required reading for the course. My practice is to read books in their entirety prior to the beginning of a course. Thus far I am 3 chapters in and I have found this book to be highly instructive. I'm learning new things and I'm eager to read more. This is not a novel, it's a textbook packed with details, which appear to be thoroughly researched. It also contains some very helpful maps and interesting photos. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0521675987 | | Best Sellers Rank | #49,683 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #24 in History of Ancient Egypt #57 in Archaeology #293 in Art History | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (98) | | Dimensions | 17.78 x 2.06 x 25.4 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 9780521675987 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0521675987 | | Item weight | 862 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 356 pages | | Publication date | 7 December 2009 | | Publisher | Cambridge University Press | ## Images ![Ancient Egypt: An Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61J6MEnLNhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***G on 5 July 2023* I was doing an online short course about ancient Egypt from Oxford department of continuing education as I am fascinated by the subject for years. This is the recommended coursebook so I bought it. It is a very nice textbook with an overview of different aspects of ancient Egyptian. If you are looking for something which go through the Egyptian history chronologically by major events, this is not for you. It focuses on geography, religion and funerary traditions. I would recommend people to have a basic understanding of the timeline before going into this one. It might be a bit confusing and too academic to beginners. However, if you just want to know more about ancient Egyptians and don't care about the timeline, then it's fine. To me, it is the right book to guide me through the course. I already know the major events happened from Old Kingdom to New Kingdom before reading it. What I want is to delve deeper into the details and the worldview of ancient Egyptians and the reasons behind. As I read a lot of academic articles, the formal tone is fine for me and not dull and boring at all. It includes right amount of pictures and sketches that give you a better understanding. In general, this is a nice academic source book which I would recommend to adults with an intermediate level of knowledge on the topic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***M on 18 March 2025* I will be taking a long-awaited immersive trip to Egypt later this year. In order to properly prepare for this visit I enrolled in a 10 week online course (Ancient Egypt: An Introduction) through Oxford University. This book is required reading for the course. My practice is to read books in their entirety prior to the beginning of a course. Thus far I am 3 chapters in and I have found this book to be highly instructive. I'm learning new things and I'm eager to read more. This is not a novel, it's a textbook packed with details, which appear to be thoroughly researched. It also contains some very helpful maps and interesting photos. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***R on 17 February 2025* One of the best, if not the best, entry level overview on Ancient Egypt, with many tables, diagrams, etc., written by more of the most well-regarded living historians, the esteemed Salima Ikram, who has extensive record of peer‐reviewed publications and her work employs rigorous methodologies, leaving very little room for criticism. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ancient Egypt - Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Mythology for Kids - Voices from the Other World: Ancient Egyptian Tales --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/319473367-ancient-egypt-an-introduction](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/319473367-ancient-egypt-an-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*