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Description:
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"Thousands of years after the end of its great civilisation, ancient Egypt continues to fascinate. While pyramids, mummies and magnificent artworks enthral the modern-day visitor, the questions remain. Who were the people who created these remarkable monuments? What were the inhabitants of the ruined towns we see today really like? And what do the hieroglyphs we admire in our museums tell us of the people who wrote them, their environment, their families, and their aspirations?
"In this compelling guide and sourcebook, renowned author and scholar Michael Rice introduces us to the inhabitants of Ancient Egypt, allowing us to encounter their world through their own eyes. Here are the great and the famous, from Cleopatra to Tutankhamun, but also here are the grave-robber Amenwah, Nakht the gardener and Sebastet the hairdresser. The whole arena of Egyptian life is expressed in these pages. Not only are there nearly a thousand biographies, there's also a chapter on "Encountering the Ancient Egyptians", sections on kingship and on religion, a chronology, and explanation of key terms such as calendars or pyramid texts. With a combination of erudite scholarship and a clear and accessible style, this volume opens up the world of the Ancient Egyptians to all those with an interest in the subject in a way that has never been done before."
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Access:
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Available only to current students, faculty and staff of The University of Tulsa. |
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Full Text:
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Yes |
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Simultaneous Users: | Unlimited |
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Provider: | Credo |
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Print Equivalent: |
A biographical dictionary of ancient Egypt; Call No.: DT83.D2 1996 |
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