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Cambridge University Press Applied Critical Leadership in Education Choosing Change
Book SynopsisOcean of Letters is a remarkable history of imperialism, language, and creolization in the largest African diaspora of the Indian Ocean in the early modern period. Ranging from Madagascar to the Mascarenes, the Comores, and South Africa, Pier M. Larson sheds new light on the roles of slavery, emancipation, oceanic travel, Christian missions, and colonial linguistics in the making of Malagasy-language literacy in the islands of the western Indian Ocean. He shows how enslaved and free Malagasy together with certain European colonists and missionaries promoted the Malagasy language, literacy projects and letter writing in the multilingual colonial societies of the region between the seventeenth and mid-nineteenth centuries. Addressing current debates in the history of Africa and the African diaspora, slavery, abolition, creolization and the making of modern African literatures, the book crosses thematic as well as geo-imperial boundaries and brings fresh perspectives to Indian Ocean histoTrade Review'Larson summarizes the approaches of current scholarship to the African diaspora in the Indian Ocean. He brings to the fore the complexities of cross-cultural interactions in asymmetric power relationships in the western Indian Ocean during the early modern period.' The American Historical Review'Ocean of Letters is an ambitious book, both in the scale of its archival task - covering French, British and Dutch imperialisms in the Indian Ocean region - and in the sophistication of its argument … With its combination of compelling detail and supple theory, Ocean of Letters is an excellent study about language, diaspora, and archive in the Indian Ocean from the Cambridge Critical Perspectives on Empire series.' Research in African Literatures'… this is an important and well-written book on a vibrant and ongoing academic debate about creolisation within the Indian Ocean.' Itinerario'… a fascinating historical account of the Malagasy people from the mid-seventeenth to the mid-nineteenth century, focusing on how their vernacular languages survived in a context of slavery or forced dispersion, colonization by successive European powers, and Christian mission.' International Bulletin of Missionary Research'Ocean of Letters makes the history of this part of the Indian Ocean [the Comoro and Mascarene islands] much more accessible to an English-speaking audience.' Kate Kingsford, African AffairsTable of Contents1. Departures; 2. Conversation and the catechism; 3. The work of the word; 4. The colonial study; 5. The multilingual street; 6. Renaissance: reading and affiliation; 7. Ocean of letters; 8. Pathways of language and Créolité.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Ramesside Inscriptions Ramesses II His
Book SynopsisThis volume presents a vast number of monuments and documents from almost all levels of Egyptian society during the long reign of Ramesses II.Table of ContentsAbbreviations and Sigla. Preface. Introduction. RAMESSES II. Category I: Viziers. 1. Theban Tomb 106; brick, MMA.14.426/7. 2. Delta Monument: Qantir, Louvre E.25980, Vleeshius. 3. Memphis, Middle Egypt: Cairo CGC 630; Abydos, pen-case, L'poo. 4. Medamud & E. Thebes: BM954; cair, JdE 38062, CGC 42164. 5. W. Thebes, Excluding Deir el-Medina: Philadelphia E. 534+(14-15); BM 687 (15); CGC 561 (15-16); Copenhagen AEIN 50 (17); Wadiyein, graffiti (17-18); Tombs 93, 311, graffiti (18); stelae, W. Thebes, Copenhagen AEIN 1553 (18). 6. Deir el-Medina, stelae: Turin Cat. 50095, 50116, 50149; Boston MFA 09.287, etc. 7. Deir el-Medina, stature, set of swallows. 8. Deir El-Medina, architectural elements, Khenu, etc. 9. Deir el-Medina, draft titles, correspondence, etc. 10. Southern Upper Egypt: Silsila, Sehel, epigraphs. 11. Unplaced stelae: Vatican fragment. 12. Unplaced statues: BM 510, tell Roba, etc. 13. Minor Objects: Berlin 17276, 19742, Louvre, Ward, Turin, UCL. 14. Funerary Objects: CGC 4325, 4326, Berlin 367, UCL 93-95. 15. Northern Monuments Megiddo, Qantir, Abydos. 16. E. Thebes, statuary: CGC 42165, 42166. 17. W. Thebes, statuary: CGC 42165, 42166. 18. Deir el-Medina, statue-base, stela Turin 50098. 19. Deir el-Medina, drafts, correspondence, etc. 20. W. Silsila in Speos: Dedication, titles. 21. Statuary: CGC 713, 1034. 22. W. Silsila, scene in Speos. 23. Lesser Monuments: BM 108; Berlin 2290; pyramidion, Liverpool; O CGC 25747; UCL; Amherst; BM 4104; Brugsch. 24. Cairo stela JdE 19775; Brussels canopic jar, AE. 5901.; cross-references. 25. Delta, Memphis: Munich, G1. 287; Cairo J. 48845; Saqqara; BM 183. 26. Sedment, statuary, stela, tomb, burial-goods: CC 605; sarcophagus; base; Cairo JdE 47001; Philadelphia Inv. 15413; various fragments; Chicago 1736. 27. Abydos: Mariette, Cat. 1138 Boston MFA 03.1891; Cairo J.32024. 28. Other Statuary : Aberdeen 1393; BM 712 Villa Melzi. 29. Subordinates: Nebuhotep, Tjay. 30. Sedment, statue-group. Category II: Viceroys of Nubia. 32. Cross-references.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Ramesside Inscriptions Addenda
Book SynopsisA useful companion to the seventh volume of K. A. Kitchen's seminal Ramesside Inscriptions Ramesside Inscriptions: Translated and Annotated Notes and Comments, Volume VII complements the seventh volume of Kitchen's seminal hieroglyphic texts (KRI VII) and its companion volume of translations (KRITA VII) that cover the period between Ramesses I and Ramesses XI. This newly published reference work contains the supplementary inscriptions which were not included in the original publication (vols. I-VI), as well as improved readings in KRI VII that reflect a better understanding of the ancient sources. Following a practical and efficient format, each text is presented in its historical context and includes a list of principal references, succinct introductory notes, and comments on specific points of historical, biographical, and philological interest. Provides detailed notes and comments on the wide range of inscriptions in Kitchen's Ramesside Inscriptions, Volume VII and Translations, Volume VIIFeatures new readings based on current scholarship, such as the detailed accounts of mining expeditions during the first years of the reign of Ramesses VIIContains inscriptions relating to members of the Ramesside royal family, as well as civil, military, and ecclesiastical administrators. Includes discussions of graffiti, funerary monuments, and personal documents from the royal workmen's village of Deir el-MedinaA unique source of knowledge for understanding Ancient Egypt, Ramesside Inscriptions: Translated and Annotated Notes and Comments, Volume VII, is a must-have for academic scholars and advanced students of Egyptology.Table of ContentsAbbreviations xxxi Preface xli Ramesses I Sethos I Ramesses II Merenptah Setnakht Ramesses IV Ramesses V Ramesses VI Ramesses VII Ramesses VIII Ramesses IX Ramesses X Ramesses XI
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd A History of Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisRanging from the first human settlement in the Nile Valley (c. 120,000 BC) to the appearance of Alexander the Great (c. 331 BC), this history blends archaeological and textual evidence into an informed narrative. Numerous quotes from the original documentary sources are included.Trade Review"Very up-to-date . . . The index, the illustrations, the bibliography and the tables make this book an excellent reference tool." La Croix. "The range of recent revisions, particularly chronological, and the ever increasing amount of archaeological material demanded a new synthesis. Here it is, both lively and well written." Le Quotidien de Paris.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations. Introduction. Part I: The Formative Period:. 1. From Prehistory to History. 2. Religion and History. 3. The Thinite Period. Part II: The Classical Age:. 4. The Old Kingdom. 5. Funerary Ideas. 6. The Struggle for Power. 7. The Middle Kingdom. 8. The Invasion. Part III: The Empire:. 9. The Tuthmosids. 10. Akhenaten. 11. The Ramessid Period. 12. The Domain of Amun. Part IV: The Final Phase: . 13. The Third Intermediate Period. 14. Nubians and Saites. 15. Persians and Greeks. Conclusion. Appendix. Glossary. Bibliography. Guide to Further Reading by Kent R. Weekes. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Prehistory of Egypt
Book Synopsis* Provides an accessible narrative history of Egypt from earliest human settlement to the time of the first pharoahs. * Explores prehistoric foundations of many traditions evident in Ancient Egypt. * Includes chronology, glossary, bibiliography and numerous illustrations -- ideal for student use. .Trade Review"Egyptologists frequently have little understanding of the prehistoric past, especially the paleolithic periods, and it is commendable that Midant-Reynes has included this overview." International Journal of African Historical Studies "... integrate[s] the prehistory of Egypt and Nubia through into the (Egyptian) Unification period, thus investigating the entire united Nile region and its flanking deserts in a logical but rarely encountered attempt to develop a cohesive picture ... In this the book succeeds admirably." Journal of African HistoryTable of ContentsIllustrations. Preface. Acknowledgements. Translator's Note. Introduction. Part I: The Land of Egypt:. 1. Between the River and the Desert. Part II: The Palaeolithic Period: . 2. The Earliest Evidence for Humans in the Nile Valley. 3. The Beginnings of Cultural Diversity. 4. Diversity or Nilotic Adaptation. Part III: The Neolithic Period:. 5. The Process of 'Neolithicization'. 6. The Neolithic Period (Fifth Millennium BC). Part IV: The Approach to the Pharaonic Period (Fourth Millennium BC): . 7. The Predynastic Period (c. 4000-3000 BC). 8. The First Pharaohs and the Unification of the Two Lands. Conclusion. Appendix 1: Relative Chronology and the Traditional Dating Systems. Appendix 2: 'Absolute Dates'. Glossary. Abbreviations. Bibliography. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Archaeologies of Social Life
Book SynopsisOffers a perspective on everyday life in ancient Egypt. This book provides discussions of topics of debate, including the body, sexuality and issues of identity, and also addresses some of the traditional questions in archaeology about society and self, the individual and social relations.Trade Review"The book will be of particular interest to students and scholars of social anthropology, although chapters focussing on Deir el Medineh will interest Egyptologists as well." Religious Studies Review "[T]his study is a welcome addition to archeological research which employs various theories in order to present more data from an ancient, long-gone past." Journal of the Economic and Social History of the OrientTable of ContentsList of Figures. Acknowledgements. Prologue. 1. Individuals, Selves and Bodies. 2. Feminisms, Gender Trouble and Sexuality. 3. Body and Soul in the Archaeology of Egypt. 4. Mapping Age, Sex and Class at Deir el Medina. 5. Accessing Individuals at Deir el Medina. Epilogue. Notes. References. Index.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Archaeologies of Social Life
Book SynopsisOffers a perspective on everyday life in ancient Egypt. This book provides discussions of topics of debate, including the body, sexuality and issues of identity, and also addresses some of the traditional questions in archaeology about society and self, the individual and social relations.Trade Review"The book will be of particular interest to students and scholars of social anthropology, although chapters focussing on Deir el Medineh will interest Egyptologists as well." Religious Studies Review "[T]his study is a welcome addition to archeological research which employs various theories in order to present more data from an ancient, long-gone past." Journal of the Economic and Social History of the OrientTable of ContentsList of Figures. Acknowledgements. Prologue. 1. Individuals, Selves and Bodies. 2. Feminisms, Gender Trouble and Sexuality. 3. Body and Soul in the Archaeology of Egypt. 4. Mapping Age, Sex and Class at Deir el Medina. 5. Accessing Individuals at Deir el Medina. Epilogue. Notes. References. Index.
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Harvard University Press The Orange Trees of Marrakesh Ibn Khaldun and
Book SynopsisThe Arab Muslim Ibn Khaldun developed a method of evaluating historical evidence that allowed him to explain the underlying causes of events such as the cyclical rise and fall of North African dynasties. As Stephen Dale shows, this work was the first structural history and historical sociology, four centuries before the European Enlightenment.Trade ReviewStephen Dale’s book contains a careful account of the dizzying ups and downs of Ibn Khaldun’s political and academic career at courts in North Africa, Andalusia and Egypt. For these and other reasons The Orange Trees of Marrakesh deserves careful and respectful attention. -- Robert Irwin * Times Literary Supplement *Six centuries ago, a Tunisian scholar created a new mirror for humankind. In his masterwork Muqaddimah, Ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) became the first person to approach history scientifically, by analyzing social, economic and political evidence to reveal cycles of societal change… Historian Stephen Frederic Dale argues that Ibn Khaldun’s work is a key milestone on the road from Greek to Enlightenment thought, chiming with the radical reasoning of philosophers such as Montesquieu and Adam Smith. -- Barbara Kiser * Nature *Stephen F. Dale wrote an insightful and well-readable monograph that explains Ibn Khaldūn’s new science of human societies in novel ways and that makes for a good textbook in advanced undergraduate and in graduate courses. -- Frank Griffel * Der Islam *Dale’s interest in Greco-Islamic philosophy contributes to this biography’s uniqueness…This work provides indispensable background information to truly appreciate this single most influential Islamic historian. -- R. W. Zens * Choice *Excellent scholarship on a fascinating subject. * Publishers Weekly *This is an extremely readable and accessible work that will prove to be both enjoyable and intellectually beneficial to the general reader as well as scholars interested in the social sciences, history, and the Middle East and North African regions. The major contribution of this book is Dale’s discussion of the Aristotelian roots of Ibn Khaldun’s method and its use in his model of state formation. -- Syed Farid Alatas, author of Ibn KhaldunThis is a masterful book that could only be written by a historian of Dale’s experience and deep thinking. It serves as both an introduction to the work of Ibn Khaldun and an argument for adding him to a canon of intellectual history—from the Greeks through the Renaissance to the Enlightenment—that normally excludes non-European thinkers. This is intellectual history of the first order and one of the best books I know of for specialists and non-specialists on the thought of one of the most important intellectuals of the last millennium. -- Alan Mikhail, author of The Animal in Ottoman Egypt
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Harvard University Press The Black Kingdom of the Nile
Book SynopsisFor centuries, Egyptian civilization has been at the origin of the story we tell about the West. But Charles Bonnet's archaeological excavations have unearthed extraordinary sites in modern Sudan that challenge this notion and compel us to look to black Africa and the Nubian Kingdom of Kush, where a highly civilized state existed 25001500 BCE.Trade ReviewA splendid summary of [Bonnet’s] life’s research…This well-illustrated volume will be of interest to Egyptologists and Nubiologists, as well as a wider audience without expert knowledge…Bonnet’s excavations and his studies, as well as his contributions to the new Kerma site museum discussed in this book, allow a more balanced assessment of this African civilization which has long been hidden in the shadow of Egypt. -- Julia Budka * African Archaeological Review *Bonnet presents the extensive results of his five decades of excavations at Kerma, Sudan…This book’s greatest strength is its highly detailed architectural descriptions that capture the grand scale and extraordinary complexity of the site. For a researcher interested in architecture and urbanism in the Nubian Nile Valley, this volume would be an important and valuable resource. -- Aaron M. de Souza * Journal of Near Eastern Studies *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cleopatra
Book SynopsisQueen of Egypt at the age of eighteen, Cleopatra''s passion was to untie the world under Egyptian rule. Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win her heart, and her epic life has inspired countless tales throughout history. A timeless story of love, war, and ambition, this pictorial biography from acclaimed author/illustrator Diane Stanley is sure to entertain and educate. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
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Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) Ancient Egyptian Technology by Shaw Ian Author ON Oct212010 Paperback
Book SynopsisIan Shaw is Professor of Archaeology, University of Chester, UK. His books include Egyptology: A Very Short Introduction (2004) and Hatnub: Quarrying Travertine in Ancient Egypt (2008).Trade ReviewThis is a readable and thought-provoking volume from which students and professional Egyptologists will benefit. The use of theory is welcome, but the main impact of the book is its continuation of the theme of establishing an "Egyptological" theory of materials and technology. -- Paul T. Nicholson, Cardiff University, UK * The Historian *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements List of illustrations Chronology Introduction: towards an explicitly anthropological analysis of technological change and innovation in ancient Egypt Analysing Egyptian Technological Dynamics - was Egyptian technology underpinned and framed by 'science'? Writing: human communication as social technology Medicine, Magic and Pharmacy: the fusion of science and religion Stone-working: the synthesis of traditional chaînes opératoires and ideological innovations Mummification and Glass-working: issues of definition and process Chariot Production: technical choice and socio-political change Military Hardware: the east Mediterranean knowledge economy and the emergence of the Iron Age in Egypt Technology Embedded in Urban Society: finding the individual in the general Conclusion Appendix 1: Measuring space Appendix 2: Measuring time Appendix 3: Astronomy and astrology Abbreviations Bibliography Index
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Edinburgh University Press History of Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisThis is a vivid chronological history of the civilization of ancient Egypt from its foundation some 5000 years ago to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 BCE - effectively the first half of written human history.
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Ebury Publishing Cleopatra
Book SynopsisCleopatra''s palace shimmered with onyx and gold but was richer still in political and sexual intrigue. Though her life spanned fewer than forty years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world. Famous long before she was notorious, Cleopatra has gone down in history for all the wrong reasons. Stacy Schiff boldly separates fact from fiction to rescue the magnetic queen whose death ushered in a new world order, a generation before the birth of Christ. Rich in detail, epic in scope, Schiff''s is a luminous reconstruction of a dazzling life.Trade ReviewUnder [Schiff's] pen, the mirage of Cleopatra shimmers down the deserts of time and suddenly stands before us, in new and thrilling sharp focus ... full of well researched context and much learned speculation -- Jan Moir * Daily Mail *We see a great queen painted in dazzling colours in the twilight of a dazzling kingdom ... new life is breathed into an indisputably authentic icon * Sunday Times *An inspired combination of carefully parsed texts, new research and pulse-quickening descriptive writing ... formidable and spellbinding achievement * Guardian *[Schiff] has done her homework and writes elegantly and wittily, creating truly evocative word pictures. * Independent *Schiff has produced a highly literary, imaginative, coherent narrative, "restoring context" to the sources she delves into in an intelligent way. Her writing is energetic, evocative... She also has an unerring nose for what is interesting * Daily Telegraph *
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McFarland & Co Inc The Egyptian Pyramids
Book Synopsis This generously illustrated work is the most complete reference book ever published on these fascinating and compelling structures of the ancient world. Facts on each of the 42 pharaohs and the monuments they constructed (and commentary from the author who has extensively explored them) include all elements of each pyramid complex that have been discovered, and whether a sarcophagus and mummy have been located. Cross-sectional diagrams and floor plans are provided for all pyramids so far uncovered, as well as photographs where available. Longer essays discuss in painstaking detail the unusual features of such as the Bent Pyramid of Pharaoh Sneferu and the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu. Eight appendices include a comparison of Egyptian to Aztec and Mayan pyramids; and notable pyramid authors and explorers. The resulting book offers solutions to many of the intriguing mysteries long associated with the pyramids in addition to tantalizing suggestions of discoveries yet to
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McFarland & Co Inc The Mummy in Fact Fiction and Film
Book Synopsis In 1922, when Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen, much of what was then known about mummies came from the writing of Greek historian Herodotus and from the paintings on the walls of Egyptian tombs. Even before 1922, the mummy had been the subject of fiction, with such writers as Bram Stoker and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tackling the subject, and early films dating back to 1901. In this work, the authors present the religious, social and scientific aspects of mummies as well as an in-depth discussion of facts about them (largely Egyptian, but including other kinds of mummies). Then, how mummies are portrayed in fiction and in the movies is discussed. Stories and films in which the mummy is a focal character are listed.
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McFarland and Company, Inc. The Queen of Sheba Legend Literature and Lore
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Scholars Press Hymns Prayers and Songs An Anthology of Ancient Egyptian Lyric Poetry 8 Writings from the Ancient World
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National Geographic Society The Golden King The World of Tutankhamun
Book SynopsisTutankhamun has mesmerized the world ever since Howard Carter's dramatic discovery of his treasure-filled tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922, a fascination fanned anew by the current world tour of the spectacular artifacts buried with him, a priceless trove that casts a spell on everyone who sees them. In this richly illustrated book, Egypt's leading archaeologist chronicles the Boy King and the royal dynasty that bred him. And what a dynasty! Tut's grandfather, the Sun King Amenhotep III, married queen Tiye before they reached their teens, then ruled for 40 years. Their heretical son, Akhenaten, abandoned Egypt's pantheon to worship a single god; his wife Nefertiti is still remembered as one of history's legendary beauties. Tutankhamun ascended the throne as a child and died before the age of twenty, but the splendor of his brief reign and the sensational unearthing of his tomb have made him the most famous of all the pharaohs. Zahi Hawass brings these fabled figu
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MY - University of Toronto Press Imagination of a Monarchy
Book SynopsisScholars have long known that the Egyptian Ptolemaic monarchy underwent a transformation between 323 and 30 BC, but the details of this change have proven problematic. This book presents a clear argument based on the author's theories.
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University of Toronto Press Mortuary Landscapes of North Africa
Book SynopsisCemetery and landscape studies have been hallmarks of North African archaeology for more than one hundred years. Mortuary Landscapes of North Africa is the first book to combine these two fields by considering North African cemeteries within the context of their wider landscapes. This unique perspective allows for new interpretations of notions of identity, community, imperial influence, and sacred space. Based on a wealth of material research from current fieldwork, this collection of essays investigates how North African funerary monuments acted as regional boundaries, markers of identity and status, and barometers of cultural change. The essays cover a broad range in terms of space and time from southern Libya to eastern Algeria, and from the seventh century BCE to the seventh century CE. A comprehensive introduction explains the importance of the ''landscape perspective'' that these studies bring to North African funerary monuments, while individual case-s
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MP-OKL Uni of Oklahoma In the Shadow of the Pyramids Egypt during the
Book SynopsisDescribes life during ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom, discusses their economy, government, religion, and art, and indicates the reasons for the society's collapse.
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University of Pennsylvania Press Violence in Roman Egypt
Book SynopsisDrawing on over a hundred papyrus petitions, one of the only sources of personal narrative from the Roman world, Ari Z. Bryen investigates how people living in Roman Egypt negotiated their relationships to local communities and the Empire through legal stories.Trade Review"An extremely important study that will fundamentally change how we think about violence in Egypt and elsewhere in the Roman Empire-in fact, the way we conceive Roman rule in the provinces altogether." * Noel Lenski, University of Colorado *"A substantial contribution to the field of papyrology, Violence in Roman Egypt contributes an interesting analysis of the only extant documentation of this kind in antiquity, which has never before been studied from this perspective." * Sofia Torallas Tovar, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life PART I. THE TEXTURE OF THE PROBLEM Chapter 1. Ptolemaios Complains Chapter 2. Violent Egypt Chapter 3. Violence, Modern and Ancient PART II. FROM THE LANGUAGE OF PAIN TO THE LANGUAGE OF LAW Chapter 4. Narrating Injury Chapter 5. The Work of Law Chapter 6. Fission and Fusion Conclusion: Nomos and Its Narratives Appendix A: The Papyrus on the Page Appendix B: Translations of Petitions Concerning Violence List of Papyri in Checklist Order Notes Bibliography Index Acknowledgments
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New York University Press Slavery in the History of Black Muslim Africa
Book SynopsisThis text tells the story of how the enslavement of Africans by Berbers, Arabs and other Africans became institutionalized and legitimized throughout Muslim Africa. It provides a portrait of domestic slavery from the 10th to 19th-centuries in a wider religious, social and economic context.Trade Review"Will be welcomed by all interested in African history and anthropology. A valuable contribution and a rich mine of material." -Journal of African History
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Anness Publishing Egypt Gods Myths Religion A Fascinating Guide to
Book SynopsisAn authoritative account of the mythological beliefs, rites and ceremonies, richly illustrated with 400 images.
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British Archaeological Reports Excavations in Akhmim Egypt
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British Archaeological Reports State Formation in Egypt
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British Archaeological Reports The Lower Palaeolithic of the Mahgreb
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Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection North Africa under Byzantium and Early Islam
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Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S. The House of the Hidden Places and The Book of
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Aris & Phillips Ltd Hieratic Ostraca in the Hunterian Museum Glasgow
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Griffith Institute Stone Vessels Pottery and Sealings from the Tomb
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Griffith Institute Fecundity Figures Egyptian Personification and
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Griffith Institute Papyrus Harkness MMA 3197 Volume 0 Griffith
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J.R. Collis Publications The Southern Ghors and Northeast Arabah
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Macquarie Ancient History Association The Rock Tombs of ElHawawish 3
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Threshold Publishing The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx The Essential Handbook to the Monuments of Giza Great Sacred Sites
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eBook Alchemy Pty Ltd The Lalibela Handbook A Guide to the 13th Century Rock Sanctuaries in Ethiopia Understanding their Features and Mystical Meaning Great Sacred Sites
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Cambridge University Press The Chief Eunuch of the Ottoman Harem
Book SynopsisEunuchs were a common feature of pre- and early modern societies that are now poorly understood. Here, Jane Hathaway offers an in-depth study of the chief of the African eunuchs who guarded the harem of the Ottoman Empire. A wide range of primary sources are used to analyze the Chief Eunuch''s origins in East Africa and his political, economic, and religious role from the inception of his office in the late sixteenth century through the dismantling of the palace harem in the early twentieth century. Hathaway highlights the origins of the institution and how the role of eunuchs developed in East Africa, as well as exploring the Chief Eunuch''s connections to Egypt and Medina. By tracing the evolution of the office, we see how the Chief Eunuch''s functions changed in response to transformations in Ottoman society, from the generalized crisis of the seventeenth century to the westernizing reforms of the nineteenth century.Trade Review'Building on an impressive body of work on Ottoman Egypt and the Arab lands, and on the formidable early eighteenth-century Chief Harem Eunuch el-Hajj Beşir Agha, Jane Hathaway focuses here on the careers of these eunuchs and how the office evolved over time. She deftly brings her subjects out of the shadows to reveal the geographic and functional reach of their interests, which oscillated between the poles of Istanbul and Cairo, but also extended from guardianship of the Prophet's tomb to protection of the grain trade on the Danube. Hathaway has written a work with a strong narrative thread that is at once scholarly and accessible. Her careful research allows the Chief Harem Eunuchs to take their place in the constellation of Ottoman power and demonstrates that, as she writes,'the imperial household could not function without eunuchs, and vice versa'.' Caroline Finkel, author of Osman's Dream: The Story of the Ottoman Empire'Long accustomed to despise palace intrigues and the people that used to spin them in the past, we usually prefer to forget the enormous role that 'the backstairs of power' play in our own time. Now Jane Hathaway's wide-ranging and fascinating account shows how eunuchs from East Africa came into the Ottoman palace and how sultans and courtiers elevated or destroyed them for reasons of their own. This study portrays these men as real people, trying to make a place for themselves in an unfamiliar world, to which they had not come of their own volition. Hathaway shows how by clever alliance-building, piety and charity these men attempted to overcome the opprobrium that in Ottoman society (as elsewhere), clung to them as people not fully men and yet not women.' Suraiya Faroqhi, University of Munich'The first book-length account of the black eunuchs of the Ottoman sultanate, Hathaway's study deftly weaves the Istanbul and Egyptian power bases of the Chief Harem Eunuch's office into a riveting story of rise through the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and then irrelevance in the reform era of the nineteenth. Individual figures come vibrantly alive, some rivaling the grand vizier in influence. Particularly novel is a chapter on memorializing of the Harem eunuchs through painted images, tombs, and gravestones.' Leslie P. Peirce, New York University'Jane Hathaway's The Chief Eunuch of the Ottoman Harem is as full a picture of African eunuchs in Mediterranean history as readers are likely to find, or construct for themselves.' Madeline C. Zilfi, Journal of the American Oriental Society'Hathaway's book is extensively and deeply researched, focusing on key figures to demonstrate how their careers were shaped by wider political and social transformations.' Nur Sobers-Khan, Journal of Early Modern HistoryTable of Contents1. Introduction to the Chief Harem Eunuch; 2. The African Connection; 3. Arrangement in black and white: eunuchs in the Ottoman Palace; 4. The creation of the office of Chief Harem Eunuch and the career of Habeshi Mehmed Agha; 5. The crisis years of the seventeenth century; 6. Yusuf Agha and the Köprülü reforms; 7. A new paradigm: El-Hajj Beshir Agha and his successors; 8. Exile and the Kingdom: the Chief Harem Eunuch and Egypt; 9. The Chief Harem Eunuch and Ottoman religious and intellectual life; 10. Reformed out of existence: the dénouement of the Chief Harem Eunuch; 11. Memorializing the Chief Harem Eunuch; 12. Conclusion.
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Cambridge University Press The Rise of the TransAtlantic Slave Trade in Western Africa 1300 1589
Book SynopsisToby Green has written the first full and best documented account of the rise of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. His book shows which African peoples suffered most and why, as well as the effect this had on societies both in Africa and in the colonies of the New World.Trade Review'Many current scholars lay claim to a transnational and cross-cultural 'Atlantic' history but very few have brought together the detail, scope, and vision of Toby Green. This remarkable book, focusing on Cabo Verde, Senegambia, and Upper Guinea, reveals how Iberian imperial authorities, a New Christian/Crypto-Jewish diaspora, and African economic and political agents combined to produce a wide-ranging early modern order of commerce and cultural identity around the violence of the slave trade.' Ralph Austen, University of Chicago'… original and thoroughly researched … Green recasts our understanding of the early years of Africa's engagement with Atlantic merchants. He 'Africanizes' Atlantic history by showing that a cultural framework established in Africa before the Portuguese 'discoveries' … influenced the nature of African-European exchanges for more than a century … Green crafts a 'culturally centered approach', which stands in contrast to quantitative approaches popular in much recent scholarship. He also shows that a widely held view that a region known as Upper Guinea was relatively unimportant in the early years of Atlantic exchange is incorrect … Well written and well argued, Green's is a story that had to be told.' Walter Hawthorne, Michigan State University, and author of From Africa to Brazil: Culture, Identity, and an Atlantic Slave Trade, 1600–1830'Green's book is learned and wide-ranging. It is also deeply humane and marked by an imaginative empathy of rare quality. The result is one of the best and most rewarding works I have read on the trans-Atlantic slave trade. This is a major contribution to West African and Atlantic history and marks Green as a scholar to watch.' T. C. McCaskie, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London'This book offers a real window [into] the history of the diversity of West African societies before the seventeenth century. The protagonists are slaves, women, Jews, Mestizos, Capeverdeans and African merchants - all of whom contributed to new identities. The space of reflection opened by T. Green is rich in ways of thinking about the formation of West African societies, the first Atlantic exchanges and the configuration of new identities in American space.' António de Almeida Mendes, translated from Annales: Histoire, Sciences Sociales'This book is a transnational history par excellence, with multiple places, communities, regions, peoples, cultures, identities, and overlapping agendas in simultaneous dialogues. It is written with reflection, compassion, and good judgement. Green tackles the complications, the beauty, and the ugliness of the human condition without making excuses for the actions of men whose deeds, travails, and pragmatism gave birth to and sustained the transatlantic slave trade for more than 400 years.' Akin Ogundiran, English Historical Review'Green's book is a welcome and valuable contribution to Atlantic history and fills a lacuna with regard to the early period of its evolution. It will no doubt enliven and encourage the debate on West Africa's position in the trans-Atlantic context and on the agency of different social groups in the making of Afro-Atlantic cultures based on the ignominious trade in humans.' Philip Jan Havik, Journal of African History'[This book] makes a significant contribution to historical understanding of the beginnings of European trade in Africa and places the Cape Verde islands in their rightful place at the centre of this important story. It will interest scholars of the Atlantic World and a general audience interested in European expansion and maritime trade.' Journal of World History'A study of an impressive wealth of material.' translated from Cahiers des Etudes AfricainesTable of ContentsPart I. The Development of an Atlantic Creole Culture in Western Africa, c.1300–1500: 1. Culture, trade, and diaspora in pre-Atlantic West Africa; 2. The formation of early Atlantic societies in Senegambia and Upper Guinea; 3. The settlement of Cabo Verde and early signs of Creolization in Western Africa; 4. The new Christian diaspora in Cabo Verde and the rise of a Creole culture in Western Africa; 5. The new Christian/Kassanké alliance and the consolidation of Creolization; Part II. Creolization and Slavery: Western Africa and the Pan-Atlantic, c.1492–1589: 6. The early trans-Atlantic slave trade from Western Africa; 7. Trading ideas and trading people: the boom in the contraband trade from Western Africa, c.1550–80; 8. Cycles of war and trade in the African Atlantic, c.1550–80; 9. Creole societies and the pan-Atlantic in late sixteenth-century Western Africa and America; Part III. Conclusion: 10. Lineages, societies, and the slave trade in Western Africa to 1589.
£30.99
Cambridge University Press The Punic Mediterranean
Book SynopsisThis is a collection of essays bringing the most exciting work in Phoenicio-Punic studies to English-speaking readers. They ask what 'Phoenician' and 'Punic' really mean in ancient and modern contexts, and offer in response a rich series of case studies of Phoenician identity and activity from sites across the Mediterranean.Trade Review'This stimulating, informative, and timely volume advances our understanding of the Phoenicians' place in the western Mediterranean, and reminds us that the Greeks and Romans should not be thought of as the only owners of the 'Classical' past.' Carolina López-Ruiz, Bryn Mawr Classical Review'… the work coordinated by Quinn and Vella contributes brilliantly to the deconstruction and reformulation of 'Punic' (and 'Phoenician') identities through concepts - heterogeneity, connectivity, fluidity, negotiation, local agency and hybridism.' Manuel Álvarez Martí-Aguilar, AntiquityTable of ContentsIntroduction Josephine Crawley Quinn and Nicholas C. Vella; Part I. Contexts: 1. Phoinix and Poenus: usage in antiquity Jonathan R. W. Prag; 2. The invention of the Phoenicians Nicholas C. Vella; 3. Punic identities and modern perceptions in the western Mediterranean Peter van Dommelen; 4. Phoenicity, Punicities Sandro Filippo Bondì; 5. Death among the Punics Carlos Gómez Bellard; 6. Coins and their use in the Punic Mediterranean Suzanne Frey-Kupper; Part II. Case Studies: 7. Defining Punic Carthage Boutheina Maraoui Telmini, Roald Docter, Babette Bechtold, Fethi Chelbi and Winfred van de Put; 8. Punic identity in North Africa: the funerary world Habib Ben Younès and Alia Krandel-Ben Younès; 9. A Carthaginian perspective on the altars of the Philaeni Josephine Crawley Quinn; 10. Numidia and the Punic world Virginie Bridoux; 11. Punic Mauretania? Emanuele Papi; 12. Punic after Punic times? The case of the so-called 'Libyphoenician' coins of southern Iberia Alicia Jiménez; 13. More than neighbours: Punic-Iberian connections in southeast Iberia Carmen Aranegui Gascó and Jaime Vives-Ferrándiz Sánchez; 14. Identifying Punic Sardinia: local communities and cultural identities Andrea Roppa; 15. Phoenician identities in Hellenistic times: strategies and negotiations Corinne Bonnet; Afterword Andrew Wallace-Hadrill.
£36.99
Cambridge University Press The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea
Book SynopsisThe publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of exploration. This English translation of Zurara's fifteenth-century chronicle of the discovery of Guinea by explorers sponsored by his patron Prince Henry the Navigator (1394–1460) first appeared in 1896–1899.Table of ContentsEditors' preface; The life and writings of Azurara; Azurara's chronicle of the discovery and conquest of Guinea, chapters I-XL.
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisAncient Egypt: The Basics offers an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the history, archaeology and influence of this fascinating civilization. Coverage includes: A survey of Egyptian history from its earliest origins to the coming of Islam Life and death in ancient Egypt Key archaeological discoveries and important characters Egypt's impact and reception through to the modern day Lively and engaging, this is an indispensable resource for anyone beginning their studies of Egyptian history, culture and archaeology, and a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the country's long and captivating past. Trade Review“An entertaining and informative introduction to the ancient land of the pharaohs, written with great enthusiasm and humour. New Egyptologists – start here!” - Joyce Tyldesley, The Manchester Museum, UK“Intrinsically appealing and engrossing, Ryan uses his extensive background in archaeology and Egyptology, along with a refreshing dose of humour, to take readers on an amazing journey through more than 3000 years of Ancient Egyptian history. This must-read book should find its way into every Egyptophile’s reading list, and those who have it will not be able to put it down.” - Monica Bontty, University of Louisiana, USA"...as an introductory guide for beginners or handy reference for those wishing to put their specialist knowledge into context, this is an essential volume to have on your bookshelf!" - Ancient Egypt magazine Dr. Monica Bontty, University of Louisiana at Monroe "Ancient Egypt has long captured the imagination of people because of its antiquity, glamour and exciting archaeological finds. In the eyes of many, it is shrouded in mystery and myth. The proposal offers an extremely informative introduction to ancient Egypt. It is a concise and user-friendly book, and exactly what a novice needs to explore the wonders of this fascinating culture at a reasonable price." Joyce Tyldesley, University of Manchester, UK "My overall opinion of the proposal is very positive. The proposal describes a book which is well-designed within the Basics series - within the confines of word-length, the book will provide an excellent introduction to the key aspects of ancient Egypt and its modern study.The author is an expert in the field of Egyptology, and so he is more than competent to write on the subject of ancient Egypt. In my experience of his previously published work, he does so in a clear and lively manner. As the brief CV attached to his proposal makes clear, Donald Ryan is well-experienced in producing work which explains the complexities of ancient Egypt, and the work of Egyptologists, to a wide general readership without losing authority." Stacy Davidson, Johnson County Community College "There are many introductory texts on ancient Egypt and most cover the same material. However, the author’s tone and how the material is presented are usually the most important factors for holding a reader’s attention. Dr. Ryan is a prolific author and is knowledgeable on how to sustain the interest of a general audience."Table of Contents1. Ancient Egypt: the loss and rediscovery of a civilization2. Life and death in Ancient Egypt3. Ancient Egypt: the earlier years4. The age of empire and beyond5. Some big discoveries 6. Influences and effects7. Exploring Egypt todayAppendix: Sources for further exploration
£18.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisA detailed account suitable for students of Egyptology, enthusiasts and anyone with more than a passing interest in Ancient Egypt.
£24.43
John Wiley and Sons Ltd War in Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisThis book is an introduction to the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt from c. 1575 bc1100 bc. Focuses on the period in which the Egyptians created a professional army and gained control of Syria, creating an Empire of Asia. Written by a respected Egyptologist. Highlights new technological developments, such as the use of chariots and siege technology. Considers the socio-political aspects of warfare, particularly the rise to power of a new group of men. Evaluates the military effectiveness of the Egyptian state, looking at the logistics of warfare during this period. Incorporates maps and photographs, a chronological table, and a chart of dynasties and pharaohs Trade Review"For anyone interested in Egyptian military history, and wanting to learn more than the simple dry facts and the well-known major battles, then this book is an absolute must. The author is to be congratulated on this major contribution to our knowledge of warfare in ancient Egypt, presented in a very readable book, suitable for the beginner as well as the real enthusiast." Ancient Egypt "A very handy and innovative introduction on the war machine of New Kingdom Egypt (ca. 1550-1070 BC)... shows a thorough familiarity with the ancient sources and relevant literature on military topics, ancient and modern... Spalinger's book is a stimulating and highly competent study no one who deals with New Kingdom warfare should overlook." Bryn Mawr Classical ReviewTable of ContentsList of Figures viii List of Maps x Acknowledgements xi Preface xiii Chronology xvi 1 Prelude to New Kingdom Warfare 1 2 The System of Early Dynasty XVIII: Technological and Physical Constraints 32 3 Southern and Northern Expansion 46 4 Social and Religious Implications of the New Military system 70 5 The Battle of Megiddo and its Result 83 6 The Pharaoh on Campaign: Ideal and Real 101 7 The Later Military Situation in Asia and at Home 110 8 Egyptian Imperialism and Thutmose III 130 9 Dynasty XVIII: Warfare and Economy 140 10 The Amarna Letters and War 160 11 The Influence of the Egyptian Military from Late Dynasty XVIII to Dynasty XIX 169 12 Early Dynasty XIX 187 13 To Kadesh and After 209 14 Merenpath and Ramesses III 235 15 Egypt on the Defensive 249 16 The Social System of the Military in the Ramesside Period 264 General Bibliography 278 Index 282
£90.68
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisUsing the life of a young girl and her family as a model, this book recreates the daily life of the middle-class residents of the ancient town of Lahun during Egypt's Middle Kingdom period. This perfect snapshot in time has been painstakingly recreated using recently published textual data and archaeological findings. Provides an illuminating and engaging re-construction of what daily life was like in ancient Egypt Describes the main issues of everyday life in the town - from education, work, and food preparation to religious rituals, healing techniques, marriages, births, and deaths Authentically recreated through the use of recently published textual data and archaeological findings directly from the settlement of Lahun and other sites Includes photographs and illustrations of actual artifacts from the settlement of Lahun Trade Review"This volume breaks new ground in how we need to examine Egyptian culture." (Journal of World History, March 2010) "The author brings a contemporary academic understanding of ancient Egyptian society and culture to a general audience, successfully overturning widely-held preconceptions and offering new research and methodologies in an accessible and lucid manner. As such, it will serve both general interest readers and students of the subject." (Egyptian Archaeology, Spring 2009) "The book will be attractive to anyone who wishes to read an appealing and original introduction to the Egyptian mind." (Scholia Reviews, 2009) "Books dealing with the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians abound ... .I'd not gotten far into Szpakowska's contribution when I realized that hers was something special, and needful. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction ... which the author fleshes out with a highly detailed and readable survey. This approach brings the mundane world ... to life in a way real and vital, and is sure to appeal to Szpakowska's intended audience: university students, the general public, and scholars. Daily Life is at once a good read and an excellent reference book." (KMT: A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt, December 2008) "In this interesting addition to the growing body of scholarship on the social and cultural history of ancient Egypt, Szapkowska treats in succession birth, home life, personal possessions, crafts and trades, learning and related topics, religion, sickness, death, and love. What sets her book apart from other similar works is its restriction to the Middle Kingdom town of Lahun and the author's reliance primarily on material from that site. The focus on Middle Kingdom Lahun ... does allow readers to get a clearer sense of life in a particular place than other similarly titled works provide. Recommended." (CHOICE, December 2008) "Szpakowska's book is well-written, and a valuable addition to books on the topic of daily life in ancient Egypt. It tells a wonderful story of life in an ancient Egyptian town." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, September 2008) "A magnificent undergraduate textbook, because of the focus on the actual record." (Times Higher Education Supplement)Table of ContentsList of Illustrations. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1 The Setting. 2 Birth. 3 Close to Home. 4 The Stuff of Life. 5 Crafts and Trades. 6 Learning Earning and Leisure. 7 Religion. 8 Sickness. 9 Death. 10 Love. Bibliography
£80.96
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
Book SynopsisUsing the life of a young girl and her family as a model, this book recreates the daily life of the middle-class residents of the ancient town of Lahun during Egypt's Middle Kingdom period. This perfect snapshot in time has been painstakingly recreated using recently published textual data and archaeological findings. Provides an illuminating and engaging re-construction of what daily life was like in ancient Egypt Describes the main issues of everyday life in the town - from education, work, and food preparation to religious rituals, healing techniques, marriages, births, and deaths Authentically recreated through the use of recently published textual data and archaeological findings directly from the settlement of Lahun and other sites Includes photographs and illustrations of actual artifacts from the settlement of Lahun Trade Review"This volume breaks new ground in how we need to examine Egyptian culture." (Journal of World History, March 2010) "The author brings a contemporary academic understanding of ancient Egyptian society and culture to a general audience, successfully overturning widely-held preconceptions and offering new research and methodologies in an accessible and lucid manner. As such, it will serve both general interest readers and students of the subject." (Egyptian Archaeology, Spring 2009) "The book will be attractive to anyone who wishes to read an appealing and original introduction to the Egyptian mind." (Scholia Reviews, 2009) "Books dealing with the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians abound ... .I'd not gotten far into Szpakowska's contribution when I realized that hers was something special, and needful. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction ... which the author fleshes out with a highly detailed and readable survey. This approach brings the mundane world ... to life in a way real and vital, and is sure to appeal to Szpakowska's intended audience: university students, the general public, and scholars. Daily Life is at once a good read and an excellent reference book." (KMT: A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt, December 2008) "In this interesting addition to the growing body of scholarship on the social and cultural history of ancient Egypt, Szapkowska treats in succession birth, home life, personal possessions, crafts and trades, learning and related topics, religion, sickness, death, and love. What sets her book apart from other similar works is its restriction to the Middle Kingdom town of Lahun and the author's reliance primarily on material from that site. The focus on Middle Kingdom Lahun ... does allow readers to get a clearer sense of life in a particular place than other similarly titled works provide. Recommended." (CHOICE, December 2008) "Szpakowska's book is well-written, and a valuable addition to books on the topic of daily life in ancient Egypt. It tells a wonderful story of life in an ancient Egyptian town." (Bryn Mawr Classical Review, September 2008) "A magnificent undergraduate textbook, because of the focus on the actual record." (Times Higher Education Supplement)Table of ContentsList of Illustrations. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1 The Setting. 2 Birth. 3 Close to Home. 4 The Stuff of Life. 5 Crafts and Trades. 6 Learning Earning and Leisure. 7 Religion. 8 Sickness. 9 Death. 10 Love. Bibliography
£30.56
AuthorHouse The Complete Pyramid Sourcebook
£16.80
