Who's Who in Ancient Egypt

Who's Who in Ancient Egypt
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 0415154499
ISBN-13 : 9780415154499
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Book Synopsis Who's Who in Ancient Egypt by : Michael Rice

Download or read book Who's Who in Ancient Egypt written by Michael Rice and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 here also are the grave-robber Amenwah, Nakht the gardener and Sebaster the hairdresser. The whole arena of Egyptian life is expressed in these pages. Not only are there nearly a thousand biographies, there is also a chapter on 'Encountering Ancient Egyptians', sections on kingship and on religion, a chronology, a glossary and maps. 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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