Who's Who in Ancient Egypt - Softcover

Rice, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415154499 ISBN 13: 9780415154499

Publisher: Routledge, 2001

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Rice is a widely respected author on the archaeology and heritage of Egypt and the Middle East.

Review:

'A handy guide and sourcebook interesting and reliable information in compact form.' - Bryn Mawr, Classical Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0415154499
• ISBN 13: 9780415154499
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320