The History of Egypt: Part I

Dr.

David Neiman starts his lecture on the history of Egypt with a discussion of the Nile river and how the physical geography of Egypt shaped its culture and development.

Dr. Neiman analyzes ancient Egyptian sculpture, painting and architecture. Dr. Neiman tells of the Hyksos rulers, whose reign was overthrown my the Theban princes who established the 18th Dynasty that led to the Amarna Age.