The ancient Egyptians lived in a remarkable culture that created some
of the world's most beautiful art and architecture. It was a land where
Pharaoh was the monarch of the entire world, the living emodiment on Earth
of the god Horus, son of Osiris, ruler of the underworld. |
Blending vividly written essays and over a hundred attractive illustrations--including
32 color plates--The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt is a stunningly designed
and authoritative account of the once glorious civilization on the Nile.
Ranging from 700,000 BC to 311 AD, this volume portrays the emergence and
development of Egypt from its prehistoric roots to its conquest by the
Roman Empire. |
Join Howard Carter in his fascinating odyssey toward the most dramatic
archaeological find of the century--the tomb of Tutankhamen. Written by
Carter only one year after his discovery, this book captures the overwhelming
exhilaration of the find, the painstaking, step by step process of excavation,
and the wonder of opening a treasure-filled inner chamber whose regal inhabitant
had been dead for 3,000 years. 105 photos. |
This is a wonderful book; it examines much less talked about lives of
women in ancient Egypt. . It is a refreshing female perspective on lives
of women of Ancient Egypt. |
Hieroglyphs are pictures used as signs in writing. When standing before
an ancient tablet in a museum or visiting an Egyptian monument, we marvel
at this unique writing and puzzle over its meaning. Now, with the help
of Egyptologists Mark Collier and Bill Manley, museum-goers, tourists,
and armchair travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language
and culture of ancient Egypt. |
Robins (art history & Egyptian art, Emory U.) looks
at the art and written records of ancient Egypt to discern the position
occupied by women, what was expected of them and what was denied to
them, what they could achieve, and what men thought of them. Gracefully
written, abundantly illustrated, and nicely produced. Annotation copyright
Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Our endless fascination with ancient Egypt owes much to the beauty of
the tomb paintings, statuary, temple reliefs, and other magnificent artworks
that are the legacy of this remarkable culture. But despite the multitude
of objects and texts that have survived, questions abound, particularly
about the true role of women in Egyptian society. This wonderfully illustrated,
brilliantly researched book draws on unpublished material from author Zahi
Hawass' own excavations as well as new analyses of older evidence to penetrate
the silent images and paint an astonishing picture of women's lives. |
She was the beloved wife of "heretic king" Akhenaton, who
defied ancient custom by practicing monotheism and by elevating Nefertiti
far above the role of subservient consort previously played by Egyptian
queens. Her image has ravished Western viewers ever since a magnificent
limestone bust unearthed at the royal retreat of Amarna went on display
in Berlin in 1924. But frustratingly few facts are known about this woman
who lived more than three millennia ago. As she did in Hatchepsut: The
Female Pharaoh, British archeologist Joyce Tyldesley makes a virtue of
necessity by writing a book that is as much a cultural history as a biography.
As Akhenaton swept away the plethora of old gods, dismaying many of his
subjects, he needed a strong female figure to soften the abstract austerity
of Aten, the sun deity; his beautiful queen was celebrated in official
art and inscriptions that focused on the domestic life of the royal family. |
Eyewitness Books' Ancient Egypt continues the tradition of excellent,
accurate, and beautiful reference works for kids 9 to 12 years old. Ancient
Egyptian civilization holds a special fascination for many, with its mummies,
pyramids, and highly stylized artworks. Kids can explore a Pharaoh's tomb,
see a mummy up close, and find out about Egyptian gods. Lots of archaeological
relics show what life was like for the ancient Egyptians, from how they
dressed to the games they played. |
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses the world's most
celebrated collection of Egyptian antiquities. For the first time, this
vast heritage is revealed in all its unparalleled glory in hundreds of
magnificent full-color photographs-including many breathtaking close-ups
and details-and texts by some of the world's leading Egyptologists. Alongside
the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun are some of the most impressive
examples of Egyptian sculpture, wall paintings, and decorative art from
the pyramid complexes of Giza, Saqqra, and Dahshur, the royal necropolis
of Thebes, and the Temple of Karnak, among other fascinating sites. From
the finest jewelry to the most imposing statues, every artifact is captured
in startling clarity-with special lighting techniques that evoke, as
never before, the awe and wonder inspired by these fabulous ancient treasures.
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For millennia, the culture and philosophy of the ancient
Egyptians have fascinated artists, historians, and spiritual seekers
throughout the world. Now, this reissue of a Chronicle Books classic
brings to light once more the legendary 3,500-year-old Papyrus of Ani--the
most beautiful of the Egyptian funerary scrolls ever discovered. Restored
to its original sequences, the elaborately bordered papyrus conveys its
intended sense of motion and meaning in a way no other book on the subject
can match. From mysticism and philosophy to anthropology and astronomy,
this sumptuous volume will appeal to casual readers, serious scholars,
and the generally inquisitive mind.
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Few other civilizations rival Ancient Egypt in its power
to capture the modern imagination, and Cleopatra VII, monarch at the
end of the Ptolemaic period, has always been preeminent among its cast
of characters. Coming to power just before the unstable state was about
to be absorbed into an autocratic empire, Cleopatra oversaw not only
Egypt's progress as an influential regional power but also the fragile
peace of its ethnically mixed population.
Michel Chauveau looks at many facets of life under this queen and her
dynasty, drawing on such sources as firsthand accounts, numismatics,
and Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. His use of such sources
helps to free the narrative of dependence on later (and usually hostile)
Greek and Roman historians. By taking up such subjects as funeral customs,
language and writing, social class structure, religion, and administration,
he affords the reader an unprecedented and comprehensive picture of Greek
and Egyptian life in both the cities and the countryside.
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