Life in Ancient Egypt
Author : Adolf Erman
Publisher :
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 30,80 MB
Release : 1894
Category : Egypt
ISBN :
Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt
Author : Lionel Casson
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 25,64 MB
Release : 2001-05-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801866012
Book Description
Originally published in 1975 as The Horizon Book of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt, this revised edition includes a new chapter as well as full documentation of the sources.
Egypt for the Egyptians
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 44,96 MB
Release : 1880
Category : Egypt
ISBN :
Book Description
Life of the Ancient Egyptians
Author : Evžen Strouhal
Publisher :
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 21,8 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 9780853239918
Book Description
Few studies of ancient Egypt cover so broad a scope as this exceptional insight into everyday life in ancient Egypt. The text is complemented by many illustrations of artefacts, works of art, and scenes of life in ancient Egypt as recorded in tomb reliefs and paintings on papyri. Werner Forman’s superb photographs were taken specially for this volume in Egypt and in the great public and private collections.
Religion in Ancient Egypt
Author : John Baines
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 36,95 MB
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801497865
Book Description
Lectures given at a symposium held in 1987, sponsored by Fordham University.
Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians
Author : Bob M. Brier
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 20,65 MB
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0313353077
Book Description
Explore the daily lives of ancient Egyptians in this exciting new update of one of the most successful Daily Life titles. Through reconstructions based on the hieroglyphic inscriptions, paintings from tombs, and scenes from temple walls, readers can examine social and material existence in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Narrative chapters explore the preparation of food and drink, religious ceremonies and cosmology, work and play, the arts, military domination, and intellectual accomplishments. With material garnered from recent excavations and research, including new content on construction, pyramid building, ship building, and metallurgy, this up-to-date volume caters to the ever-evolving needs of today's readers. A timeline, an extensive research center bibliography, and over 20 new photos make this a must-have reference source for modern students of ancient history. Explore the daily lives of ancient Egyptians in this exciting update of one of the most successful Daily Life titles. Through reconstructions based on the hieroglyphic inscriptions, paintings from tombs, and scenes from temple walls, readers can explore social and material existence in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Narrative chapters explore the preparation of food and drink, religious ceremonies and cosmology, work and play, the arts, military domination, and intellectual accomplishments. With information garnered from recent excavations and research, including new content on construction, pyramid building, ship building, and metallurgy, this up-to-date volume caters to the ever-evolving needs of today's readers. A timeline, an extensive research center bibliography, and over 20 new photos make this a must-have reference source for modern students of ancient history.
Daemons and Spirits in Ancient Egypt
Author : Carolyn Graves-Brown
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 33,62 MB
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1786832895
Book Description
It deals with artefacts from the Egypt Centre. This is a little known but important collection. It deals largely with themes rarely or not at all discussed in separate volumes. The theme of daemons is particularly current in academic Egyptology. It should appeal to both academic and non-academic readers.
Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt
Author : Rosalie David
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 37,32 MB
Release : 2002-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0141941383
Book Description
The ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile - their life source - was a divine gift. Religion and magic permeated their civilization, and this book provides a unique insight into their religious beliefs and practices, from 5000 BC to the 4th century AD, when Egyptian Christianity replaced the earlier customs. Arranged chronologically, this book provides a fascinating introduction to the world of half-human/ half-animal gods and goddesses; death rituals, the afterlife and mummification; the cult of sacred animals, pyramids, magic and medicine. An appendix contains translations of Ancient Eygtian spells.
The World of Ancient Egypt [2 volumes]
Author : Peter Lacovara
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 30,37 MB
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
This absorbing reference covers everyday life in ancient Egypt, spanning a period of more than 5,000 years—from the Stone Age to the advent of Christianity. The mysteries surrounding ancient Egypt continue to pique interest and prompt study thousands of years later. Intriguing questions—such as "Why were certain Egyptians mummified after death, while others were not?", "How were the pyramids constructed?", and "Were sexuality and courtship accurately portrayed in movies about the period?"—incite curiosity and inspire the imagination in the modern world. This comprehensive encyclopedia addresses these questions and more, revealing fascinating facts about all aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Starting with the beginning of the First Dynasty to the death of Cleopatra, this compendium explores the family life, politics, religion, and culture of the Nile Valley from Aswan to the Delta, as well as the peripheral areas of Nubia, the Oases, the Sinai, and the southern Levant. Each topical section opens with an introductory essay, followed by A–Z entries on such topics as food, fashion, housing, politics, and community. The book features a timeline of events, an extensive bibliography of print and digital resources, and numerous photographs and illustrations throughout.
Lives of the Ancient Egyptians: Pharaohs, Queens, Courtiers and Commoners
Author : Toby Wilkinson
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 22,56 MB
Release : 2007-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0500771634
Book Description
100 biographies reveal the true character and diversity of the ancient world's greatest civilization The biographies included here give voice not only to ancient Egypt's rulers but also to the people who built the great monuments, staffed government offices, farmed, served in the temples, and fought to defend the country's borders. Spanning thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history, the book offers a fresh perspective on an always fascinating civilization through the lives of: The god-kings, from great rulers like Khufu and Ramesses II to less famous monarchs such as Amenemhat I and Osorkon Egypt's queens: the powerful Tiye, the beautiful Nefertiti, Tutankhamun's tragic child-bride Ankhesenamun, and the infamous Cleopatra The officials who served the pharaoh: the architect Imhotep who designed the first pyramid, the court dwarf Perniankhu, and the royal sculptor Bak Ordinary women who are often overlooked in official accounts: Hemira, a humble priestess from a provincial Delta town, and Naunakht, whose will reveals the trials and tribulations of family life Commoners and foreigners such as the irascible farmer Hekanakht, the serial criminal Paneb, and Urhiya, the mercenary who rose to the rank of general in the Egyptian army. Profusely illustrated with works of art and scenes of daily life, Lives of the Ancient Egyptians offers remarkable insights into the history and culture of the Nile Valley and very personal glimpses of a vanished world.
