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Title: The Tell El Amarna Period
Summary: "The Tell El Amarna Period" by Carl Niebuhr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the diplomatic relations between Egypt and Western Asia during the 15th century B.C., focusing primarily on the letters found in the Tell el Amarna tablets. The content navigates the political landscape of the time, providing insight into the interactions between various monarchs, including the powerful Egyptian Pharaohs and their vassals across the region. In this work, Niebuhr delves into the significant correspondences that reveal the complexities of Egyptian foreign policy, administrative challenges, and the sociopolitical dynamics among the vassal states. He provides a detailed examination of letters exchanged between kings, highlighting themes of alliance, tribute, and the diplomatic maneuvers employed by both Egyptian officials and their counterparts in neighboring regions. The narrative also touches on the tensions and conflicts that arose from political aspirations, religious reforms under Akhenaten, and the resistance faced by vassal chiefs like Aziru. Ultimately, the book offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal era in ancient history, emphasizing the interplay of power, culture, and shifting alliances in the ancient Near East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Niebuhr, Carl, 1861-1927
Translator: Hutchison, J. (Jane)
EBook No.: 26145
Published: Jul 29, 2008
Downloads: 334
Language: English
Subject: Middle East -- History
Subject: Tell el-Amarna (Egypt)
Subject: Egypt -- History, Ancient
Subject: Palestine -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Tell El Amarna Period
Summary: "The Tell El Amarna Period" by Carl Niebuhr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the diplomatic relations between Egypt and Western Asia during the 15th century B.C., focusing primarily on the letters found in the Tell el Amarna tablets. The content navigates the political landscape of the time, providing insight into the interactions between various monarchs, including the powerful Egyptian Pharaohs and their vassals across the region. In this work, Niebuhr delves into the significant correspondences that reveal the complexities of Egyptian foreign policy, administrative challenges, and the sociopolitical dynamics among the vassal states. He provides a detailed examination of letters exchanged between kings, highlighting themes of alliance, tribute, and the diplomatic maneuvers employed by both Egyptian officials and their counterparts in neighboring regions. The narrative also touches on the tensions and conflicts that arose from political aspirations, religious reforms under Akhenaten, and the resistance faced by vassal chiefs like Aziru. Ultimately, the book offers a vivid portrayal of a pivotal era in ancient history, emphasizing the interplay of power, culture, and shifting alliances in the ancient Near East. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Niebuhr, Carl, 1861-1927
Translator: Hutchison, J. (Jane)
EBook No.: 26145
Published: Jul 29, 2008
Downloads: 334
Language: English
Subject: Middle East -- History
Subject: Tell el-Amarna (Egypt)
Subject: Egypt -- History, Ancient
Subject: Palestine -- History
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.