
Nubia
Lost Civilizations
Sarah M. Schellinger(Author)
Reaktion Books (Publisher)
Published on 17. October 2022
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-78914-659-2 (ISBN)
Description
Nubia, the often overlooked southern neighbour of Egypt, has been home to groups of vibrant and adaptive peoples for millennia. This book explores the Nubians' religious, social, economic and cultural histories, from their nomadic origins during the Stone Ages to their rise to power during the Napatan and Meroitic periods, and it concludes with the recent struggles for diplomacy in North Sudan.
Situated among the ancient superpowers of Egypt, Aksum and the Graeco-Roman world, Nubia's connections with these cultures shaped the country's history through colonialism and cultural entanglement. Sarah M. Schellinger presents the Nubians through their archaeological and textual remains, reminding readers that they were a rich and dynamic civilization in their own right.
Situated among the ancient superpowers of Egypt, Aksum and the Graeco-Roman world, Nubia's connections with these cultures shaped the country's history through colonialism and cultural entanglement. Sarah M. Schellinger presents the Nubians through their archaeological and textual remains, reminding readers that they were a rich and dynamic civilization in their own right.
Reviews / Votes
Nubia is the complex subject of art historian Sarah Schellinger's wide-ranging addition to the series Lost Civilisations. She brings Nubia 'out of the shadow of Egypt' and reveals it as an ancient world power, entangled with Egyptian culture as 'frenemies' for three millennia. -- Andrew Robinson * Nature * Nubia [aims] to disseminate knowledge about the complex and diverse populations of the Middle Nile, spanning from the Palaeolithic to the recent past . . . Nubia presents the history of Nubia using clear language, free of jargon, and this is a strength. The book also helps to raise awareness of Nubia as a 'civilisation' in its own right - a praiseworthy attribute. -- Rennan Lemos * Antiquity * As with many "lost civilizations", Nubia was never truly lost. Schellinger traces Nubia from pre-history to present-day Sudan and then the diaspora of it peoples in the wake of current conflicts. * Lection * Nubia, with its comprehensive inclusion of archaeological, artistic, cultural, and textual information, skillfully and deftly navigates the rich and broad history of Nubia from the past to the present. * Stacy Davidson, Professor of Continuing Education and History, Johnson County Community College * Sarah Schellinger has provided a new perspective that clearly presents Egypt and Nubia not only as neighbors, but as two military superpowers that influenced each other . . . a must-read. * Scopas S. Poggo, Associate Professor of African-American and African Studies, The Ohio State University * As the significance of ancient Nubia is finally being recognized, this thoroughly researched book is an ideal introduction for specialist and non-specialist readers alike. * Denise M. Doxey, Curator, Ancient Egyptian, Nubian and Near Eastern Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston * A much-needed updated and comprehensive view of Nubia that focuses on connections along the ancient Nile Valley and the continuing relevance of this cultural heritage for Sudan today. Nubia gives readers a deep insight into an important ancient African civilization that is too often overlooked in narratives of world history. * Elizabeth Minor, Lecturer in Anthropology, Wellesley College *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
50 illustrations, 30 in colour
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78914-659-2 (9781789146592)
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10/2022
Reaktion Books
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Person
Sarah M. Schellinger is Lecturer in History of Art at the Ohio State University, specializing in the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt and Nubia.