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Despite being enmeshed in a culture steeped in technology and science, the magic and mysteries of the ancient world can still haunt our imagination. Through their architecture, artefacts and deeds, ancient cultures speak to us across thousands of dusty years—from the labyrinthine palace of Knossos on Crete and the lofty pyramids of Egypt to the remotest jungle temples of Peru and the megalithic mystery of Stonehenge.

Hidden History brings together a fascinating selection of these ancient enigmas, arranging them into three sections: Mysterious Places, Unexplained Artefacts, and Enigmatic People. You’ll discover fascinating facts about:• The Great Sphinx—Mysticism and archaeology collide in the ongoing debate over this enigmatic monument. • Mystery Hill—Who built the intriguing megalithic complex lying 40 miles north of Boston?• The Antikythera Mechanism—An ancient Greek computer found beneath the Aegean Sea.• The Giant Hill-Figures of England—The Uffington White Horse and other huge chalk figures cut into the English countryside thousands of years ago.• The Queen of Sheba—Clues to the real identity of this mighty ruler famous for her Biblical visit to King Solomon • Newgrange—Hundreds of years older than the Giza Pyramid and Stonehenge. Who were the builders of this Irish megalithic monument?

Hidden History fills the gap between archaeology and alternative history using the latest available data and a common sense, open-minded approach. The book discusses not only ancient history’s major mysteries, but also some of the puzzles of alternative history—like the "Coso Artefact," the possibility of ancient flight, and the mysterious "Voynich Manuscript"—as well as mysterious peoples from the Magi and the Druids to the Knights Templar and the Green Children.

With more than 50 photographs and illustrations, this is the ideal reference work for those interested in the archaeology of these great enigmas. ... Read more

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The history we didn't learn in school
Scholarly look at interesting history that we know very little about.Rather than sensationalistic, the author gives a balanced view, combining myth and modern thought - leaves conclusions to the reader.Highly recommended if you are interested in history.

Poorly written, poorly documented
I had expected perhaps 10-12 chapters with in-depth research.There are over 40.Each is about 5 pages or less.There is no real information here.It's clear that the book was both authored and published on the cheap.Don't buy it.

A Good Place to Start the Research
Brian Haughton has made an excellent work of compiling the basic facts around the ancient mysteries and secret knowledge topics.Because of the vast number of topics that he has covered in the book, I can imagine that a compromise had to be found in terms of length and depth.A pity that he didn't include more pictures and illustrations on the subjects, though.
All in all, a very good starting point for anyone wanting to research further on any of the presented topics.

Not much "hidden" history here.
If you're looking for those nuggets of history that conspiratorial political, social, and religious forces have attempted to bury or whitewash, don't look here. There really isn't much in this book that you wouldn't find in an encyclopedia entry. Although the author purports to be objective, it's pretty clear he's a skeptic. Not my idea of "hidden" history.If you want basic summaries of some controversial or historically intriguing topics, maybe this is your book. If you want substance I'd look somewhere else.

Good for Beginners
A good book for those with a beginning interest in hidden or alternative history.

If you are already a fan of alternative or hidden history books, this will probably be review. ... Read more

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Outlining the major political and cultural events, A History of Ancient Egypt is an authoritative and accessible introduction to this fascinating ancient culture.

• An accessible chronological narrative that draws on a range of historical sources
• Offers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt’s history from its origins to its domination by the Roman Empire
• Considers social and economic life and the rich culture of ancient Egypt
• Places Egypt’s history within its regional context, detailing interactions with Asia and Africa
• Engages students with various perspectives on a range of critical issues with the Key Debate section included in each chapter
• Makes the latest discoveries and scholarship accessible to a wide audience

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An eye-opening, edifying, and endlessly entertaining tour through an astonishing bygone world—the acclaimed classic history of ancient Egypt, now newly revised and updated

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Truly enjoyable!

This very pedagogical book deals with the history of ancient Egypt in classic, chronological fashion.

Though by no means earth-shattering, it is lively, warm, clear, unpretentious and sprinkled with touches of humour.

The author comes out as both knowledgeable and amenable.

In the audio version, the female narrator's voice and intonations are totally in sinc with this perception.

Overall, this pleasurable work is strongly recommended to anyone interested in ancient Egypt.

EGYPTOLOGY FOR EVERBODY
Meet Amelia Peabody's biographer, the reason that thebooks are so fascinating, fun, and engrossing is Barbara Mertz. Meet the other side of Elizabeth Peters, an archaeologist whose knowledge of ancient Egypt has brought so much to Amelia's family saga. If your interest in ancient Egypt was snared by Amelia's adventures, let her biographer's alternate side help you wade a little further into the time stream. A really good read.

Clear, understandable narration for amateur egiptologists
Ms. Mertz`s narrative helps the reader to understand clearly what could otherwise be abstruse concepts.
Great reading for amateur egiptologists.
R. Rubio

Interesting and Fun
Ties in the culture and era's of Egyptian history in narrative with comedic quips from Dr. Mertz. Lacks the academic formalism so is easier reading and keeps your interest.

Out-of-the-Box History
This is a very fun, absorbing, quick history of ancient Egypt.The author unapologetically tells us that she's going to cover what's interesting to her - and in my opinion that makes for a much more interesting book for the reader as well.Could be a great way to introduce Egyptian history to a child.Also, for fans of Amelia Peabody, it's fun to see where Barbara Mertz (pen name is Elizabeth Peters) has developed her theories and interests in the realm of historical fiction.And yes, there are a couple historical mysteries too...
On the flip side, I can't agree with every theory in here.But Barbara Mertz writes forthrightly and with no attempt to brainwash you into accepting her particular theories.I'd have no hesitation in recommending it. ... Read more

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From our vantage point ancient Egyptian civilization, with its strictly hierarchic organization, can appear static through its three-thousand-year history. In his concise and authoritative introduction to that distant culture, a renowned Egyptologist reveals the turbulent events beneath the rigid facade. Erik Hornung begins his account by taking a brief look at the prehistoric era in Egypt. He then focuses on political events during the period beginning with the reign of "Menes" and closing with the conquest by Alexander the Great. Building on insights drawn from the civilization's surviving texts and monuments, he also describes significant cultural developments, such as changes in burial customs and the building of the Great Pyramids and Sun Temples.Originally published in German, this important and highly useful survey has been revised throughout for its publication in English. In addition, the English version features over fifty illustrations, an updated bibliography, a glossary, and a chronological table. ... Read more

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Review of Hornung's 'Ancient Egypt'
This is a respectable introduction to the history of ancient Egypt. Hornung presents prose that is sincerely interested into the story of Egypt. He carefully outlines the political history of the civilization, dynasty to dynasty. I didn't notice any moments of awkward translation.

Very Satisfied!
My order came very quickly and it is in great condition. The book is a great introduction to Egyptology.

Political history
Far from discrediting Professor Hornung's mastery of the subject, I regret to say that this book is only a straightforward and very traditional political history of the successions of dynasties and pharaohs, with occasional hints on developments in art. Being an introductory work, I find it sad that it lacks mention of basic traits of economy and social life in the Egyptian world, as well as a clearer treatment of the state of sources (very common in the most recent general works). Also, the Intermediate Periods are squeezed at the end of the chapters, whose titles end up hinting at a continuity between the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms - the chapter on the Late Period seems even a bit rushed (btw, it accepts uncritically the very old and outdated theory of the "Sea Peoples" being a single factor of destruction in 1200BC). The Oxford History of Egypt is much more comprehensive, and I'd recommend it instead of this book.

EXCELLENT HISTORY BOOK
Extremely well translated by American Egyptologist David Lorton, Hornung's book covers the history of Ancient Egypt from its Archaic to its Late Periods. It provides a concise description of important events throughhistorical facts. A thorough yet brief explanation of political,economical, social, literary and artistical changes of Ancient Egyptiansociety leads to the development of the kingdoms. Black and whitephotographs, an excellent bibliography and a glossary explaining commonlyused Egyptological terms accompany the main body. Recommended forprofessionals and amateurs. ... Read more

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This is an account of the rise and fall of the civilization in the Nile Valley, covering the first human settlement (c. 120,000 BC) to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 333 BC. It is the first reign-by-reign history of ancient Egypt to be published since Sir Alan Gardiner's Egypt of the Pharaohs (1961) and takes full account of the many archaeological, scientific and linguistic discoveries of the last three decades. The author blends archaeological and textual evidence into a lucid and vivid narrative and, by quoting extensively from contemporary sources, such as the funerary autobiographies of individuals and the official accounts of military campaigns, adds a strong sense of atmosphere to the unfolding of events.

Nicolas Grimal recounts the political, cultural and economic history of the Egyptians within the framework of an intricate and well-argued chronology. At a time when the vast accumulation of information from ancient Egypt is becoming almost too diverse for a single mind to encompass, he has managed to transform - without disguising current gaps in knowledge - disparate sources of evidence and the findings of many different disciplines into a coherent historical sequence. This is in itself a considerable achievement: it has also provided the means of presenting one of the most scholarly and at the same time most readable histories ever written of a civilization whose mysteries and achievements have fascinated the West for well over two millennia.

For the paperback edition a section of further reading in English has been prepared by Kent R. Weekes, Professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo. ... Read more

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Great book on the ancient Egyptians
If you are involved in the study of ancient Egypt or you just want to know more about the Pharaos, this is the book to go for!

Exhaustive, informative treatment
It's jammed to the gills with information (with a heavy emphasis on pharaonic building projects and dynastic politics; enough about workers and workers' villages to be tantalizing; I wish there were more).I'm not competent to assess how far out of date it is with regard to the Third Intermediate Period, as one reader has charged above.(Most general readers won't care about the Third Intermediate Period one way or the other.)It's been commended for its lucidity by several readers here; but I thought Grimal had an annoying habit of changing the subject without sufficient warning; and the exposition is some times less than completely clear (in part from a penchant of the author for cramming every sentence with information, much of it tangential to the main point).Most infuriating of all was the lack of a single good map of all important Egyptian sites (from Lower Egypt to upper, and on into Nubia for that matter).I had to go to Cyril Aldred's book on Ancient Egypt for an adequate map.Despite these minor flaws, I recommend this book as an excellent survey for an interested non-specialist, like me.

Misleading title
This is a well-written book and the English translation is excellent. But it needs to be said that this is a history of Egyptian pharaohs with a particular emphasis on power struggles and building projects. The pharaonic succession is recounted in detail, and the layout of several temples and monuments is presented in the text and the figures.

Other aspects of ancient Egyptian society, such as the organisation of the economy, administration, law, the military, the hieroglyphs or religious beliefs and worldviews are not even mentioned in this book. All topics involving the ordinary people of Egypt have been ignored.

As a result, this book takes a very narrow look at ancient Egypt when it focuses exlusively on dynastic politics and archeological monuments. There's nothing wrong with that, but in my opinion a more suitable title for this book would have been 'A history of Egyptian pharaohs and their buildings'

Detailed and scholarly, yet accessable
Seeking a solid overview of Ancient Egyptian history, I chose this book on the strong recommendations of Amazon readers.I was not disappointed.While the book is a bit dated (the English edition came out in 1992), it was more than adequte.Grimal presents a detailed history of Egypt from predynastic times through the conquest of Alexander, focusing on relgion, economics and society as well as political history.

The chapters on the Old and New Kingdom were particularly strong - the interrelationship of politics and religion were very clearly written.The chaptes on the first and second intermediate periods and the Middle Kingdom were more diffucult for me to follow, although that may be more a function of my lack of familiarity than the fault of the author.All in all, an excellent introduction, certainly accessable for the lay reader.

The best out there
This may well be the best history of Ancient Egypt ever written.I bought it in 5th grade, when we studied Egypt for the first time, and I will always use it.I used my first copy so much that it fell apart, and I had to buy a new one.If you can only read one history of Egypt, make it this one. ... Read more

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For the ancient Egyptians, the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000-1700 BC) was a classical period of art, history and literature. The Twelfth Dynasty was one of the strongest ever to rule on the banks of the Nile: some of its kings were later worshipped as local gods, and were made famous by classical Greek authors. Yet Egyptologists tend not to look beyond the extraordinary royal sculpture and literary masterpieces of the time. Although the picture is fragmentary, as with any archaeological record, the last two hundred years of exploration and excavation have revealed much of the splendor of the period. This book examines the evidence for the culture, history and society of both central and provincial Egypt at the time, revealing the wealth of the entire country. Too often overshadowed by the better-preserved architecture of other periods, Middle Kingdom Egypt emerges for the reader as a fascinating age in its own right. ... Read more

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A thorough account.
Middle Kingdom Egypt is less well known than the other periods but author Grajetski gives the most thorough account of every aspect of life during this important transitional time, including Pharaohs and Dynasties, important officials, details of the life of the common people, archaeological sites, etc.He leaves no stone unturned and mines the data with great detail.I particularly loved his compendium on the nomes of ancient Egypt and their important Middle Kingdom population centers from Aswan to the Delta with commentary on temples and tombs found in each. This book left me with a much richer appreciation for the whole of Egyptology. A most enjoyable read if you are fascinated with life in Ancient Egypt!I would be sure to take it along on a tour up the Nile.

The Middle Kingdom - Unappreciated Glory

Many books have been written about Ancient Egypt. However, most of them cover either the Old Kingdom - that is the Pyramid Age, or the New Kingdom- the great Pharoahs like Thutmose III, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III, Akhnaton and Rameses the Great.
This book is a comprehensive history of this underappreciated period in Egyptian history - the 11, 12th&13th dynasties.
The book starts with brief, concise summaries of the reign of each of the Pharoahs of the period, such as Montuhotep, and Amenemhet and Senusret, as well as summaries of the mysterious 13th dynasty, which is usually completely ignored in the history books.
Then the book starts in the South of Egypt, and works its way north, region ( called Nomes in Egyptian history) by region, summarizing all of the remains that can be found in this region which date to the Middle Kingdom.
Then the books concludes with a section on Egyptian society, including material on the King and his court, and some of the towns like Lahun.
This is a comprehensive, welcome addition to an armchair Egyptologists library.

A detailed and scholarly textual analysis that paints a vivid picture of a noble nation-state's vibrant past
The Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt by Wolfram Grajetzki explores the era of the Middle Kingdom (2000-1700 BC), including its art, history, literature, the political achievements of the powerful Twelfth Dynasty, and the evidence modern archaeology has revealed about the culture, history, and society of provincial Egypt. A detailed and scholarly textual analysis that paints a vivid picture of a noble nation-state's vibrant past. ... Read more

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History PocketsAncient Egypt, Grades 46+, contains nine discovery pockets. The introduction pocket gives an overview of the civilization. The other pockets give a comprehensive view of life in ancient Egypt. Each of the pockets contains: a reproducible pocket label a bookmark of short, fun facts about the subject an art reference page a fact sheet of background information for teacher and students arts and crafts projects writing activities Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book for teacher and student assessment purposes. The book includes the following pockets: Introduction to Ancient Egypt Military Power Daily Life Government Religion and Mythology Work and School Art and Architecture Language and Literature Sports and Entertainment Publisher: Evan-Moor Author: Marc Tyler Nobleman Grades: 4-6+ Format: 96 pages, paperback ISBN: 9781557999047 ... Read more

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Great activities, supplement or skip the text
We really enjoy using History Pockets for the fun activities that bring history to life.They are not a complete history curriculum, only an outline.The information about ancient Egypt is limited to the driest, barest facts so you will want to supplement your studies with much more informative and interesting books.We used DK's Ancient Egypt; the Usborne Encyclopedia of the Ancient World; Ancient Egypt by Liz Gogerly; Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs by Gail Gibbons; and You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder by Jacqueline Morley.After getting our info elsewhere we turned to the History Pockets for fun enrichment projects.This is a very worthwhile series and I recommend it, but I'm only giving it 3 stars because: the text could have been written in a much more interesting way, and this book is really below a 4th to 6th grade level.I would call it 1st thru 3rd.

We loved it!
We homeschool and decided to add this into our World History when we hit Egypt. This is my first pocket and we really enjoyed it. I adapted it to a 2nd and 3rd grader, but found many of the projects to be on level for them. They loved to cut, paste and color while I read the info on the Egypyians. When I ask comprehension questions they could actually answer them. :)

I Liked It But My Student Didn't
I've been impressed by the content of the 3 "History Pockets" books we've used in our homeschool (Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece). I think they would be really helpful for visual and tactile learners. Unfortunately, my DD hated all the cutting & pasting involved. She found it to be busywork.

I would recommend the "History Pockets" to students who don't mind all the prep work involved in making the folders/lapbook.

NOT only as a teaching tool!
This book was very helpful and a great deal of fun! Although we would have loved to have used it for a homeschoolers teaching tool, we actually used it for a birthday party.My 6yo son had an Egyptian Archealogical Dig for his birthday and we used this book to make games about the Ancient Egyptians and learn a lot more than we thought.I will purchase more in the series for our History lessons this school year-- what a great find! ... Read more

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The rich and extensive floodplain of the River Nile can claim to be the cradle of one of the earliest and most spectacular civilizations of antiquity. Ancient Egypt: a social history presents a fresh and innovative perspective on the ancient societies which flourished in the Nile Valley from the Predynastic period to the conquest by Alexander the Great. From the introduction of a subsistence economy through the establishment of the first agricultural communities to the development of urban centres and the political state, this volume traces the process of political, social and economic change. The emphasis on the social and economic aspects of Egyptian society and the integration of archaeological and historical data mark a new departure in Egyptian studies. ... Read more

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excellent supplement
An excellent supplement to a course on Egyptian history, it should be used with a more politically focused book or by an instructor who likes to spend hours going through the rulers and the major political/military events. The book does concentrate on a few periods in Egyptian history, but thenthe evidence does not allow for much detail. Written in a fairly clearmanner, a good instructor will find it useful and students will find manysections of it more interesting than the lists of pharoahs. ... Read more

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A text which shows how to make a range of authentic-looking crafts, jewellery and toys from ancient Egypt, revealing what everyday life was like for the ancient civilisation.Illustrated in full colour throughout. ... Read more

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One of the better Egyptian craft books
We checked out every Egyptian craft book from our library for a homeschool unit (grade 5, and this was among the top 3 that we actually used.The projects in this book are not cute crafts like in many of the other books; they can be used to really help understand the history.Our favorite project in this book was the "corn husk ball."The ball core is made out of corn husks, wrapped with twine, and covered with felt sections that are sewn together (we used leather for a more authentic ball).I love that the book makes an attempt to replicate actual objects while still using readily available materials.I gave it only 4 stars because the book is really just the projects without much background information or examples of the original projects these might be based on.

Other projects include: a paper-mache mummy, a wall frieze, beaded collar, sandpaper pyramid (this would be a great model for a report, it opens so you can look inside), tools of the scribe, a papyrus reed boat (this is the best model boat design I have seen, it gives an idea of the challenges Egyptians would have faced, as well as the actual construction of tying the bundles of reeds together), a scarab seal, a sistrum, a royal cartouche, a paddle doll, and King Tut's headdress.

Most of the projects in this book would be best suited to kids 9 to 12, although older kids interested in Egypt could still find value in it.Younger kids would most likely need some assistance.My 7 year-old did many of the projects with us and did need help (he lost interest in sewing the ball pieces together and tying the reed bundles of the boat), but enjoyed the end results.

For anyone looking for additional resources that are more than toilet paper tube arm cuffs and construction paper collars, I suggest you also try: Great Ancient Egypt Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series; [[ASIN:0471290068 Spend the Day in Ancient Egypt: Projects and Activities That Bring the Past to Life (Spend The Day Series; and if cooking is your thing, [[ASIN:0313332045 C... is awesome (but pricey), especially if you will also be studying other ancients like the Greeks and Romans.We held a "feast day" at the end of our unit and the kids loved the food!They are now asking for these recipes again! ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the text that can both be accessed online and used to create new print copies. This book and thousands of others can be found in the digital collections of the University of Michigan Library. The University Library also understands and values the utility of print, and makes reprints available through its Scholarly Publishing Office. ... Read more

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In ancient Egypt women enjoyed a legal, social and sexual independence unrivalled by their Greek or Roman sisters, or in fact by most women until the late nineteenth century. They could own and trade in property, work outside the home, marry foreigners and live alone without the protection of a male guardian. Some of them even rose to rule Egypt as 'female kings'. Joyce Tyldesley's vivid history of how women lived in ancient Egypt weaves a fascinating picture of daily life - marriage and the home, work and play, grooming and religion - viewed from a female perspective, in a work that is engaging, original and constantly surprising. ... Read more

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This book
This book is one more evidence of the civility of ancient Egyptians. In short, women in ancient Egypt were treated equally to men. Actually, the ancient Egyptians believed that the royal blood flows through princesses rather than princes.

Girl power made in Egypt
"Daughters of Isis" is a book about everything you ever wanted to know about ancient Egyptian women, but were too prudish to ask!

Joyce Tyldesley has written an excellent overview of the subject. Her book is directed at a general audience and hence relatively easy to read, but could be used by serious students as well. It's packed with information about the daily life of women in ancient Egypt, but also contain more general information about ancient Egyptian society. No detail is too insignificant: we learn about Egyptian eating habits, women's clothes and jewellery, wigs and the art of brewing Nubian beer. Unfortunately, the author can neither confirm nor deny the curious claim by Herodotus that female Egyptians urinated in standing position, while male Egyptians did it sitting down! Of course, the book also deals with more important (?) matters, such as the careers of the few women who managed to become pharaohs.

What strikes the modern reader most is the sexually liberated atmosphere of Pharaonic Egypt, sometimes bordering the decadent. Premarital sexual relations were not prohibited for either sex, Egyptian women could marry foreigners, both incest and polygamy were practiced, foreign slaves were sometimes married to daughters of their masters, and public nudity or half-nudity (even for women) were acceptable in certain contexts. Naturally, prostitution was rampant. Even the gods of the Egyptian religion were seen as sexual creatures. Homosexuality seems to have been one of the few sexual practices that were frowned upon.

Interestingly, however, adultery was severely punished. This strikes the modern observer as somewhat inconsistent, especially given that divorce was relatively easy to obtain and premarital sex wasn't prohibited. But then, what civilization isn't contradictory?

Another striking trait of ancient Egypt is the relatively large freedom enjoyed by the women. They could divorce their husbands, own and inherit property, didn't need a male guardian, and had the right to take legal action. Much of the local trade and barter was carried out by women, and Tyldesley also suggests that divorced women got custody of their children. If the house was owned by the wife, the husband had to move out in case of divorce! While Egypt was overall a patriarchal society, the women nevertheless enjoyed a degree of freedom unknown in Rome, Greece or the Near East. Incidentally, "Daughters of Isis" mentions the Greek and Roman periods in Egyptian history mostly in passing, so there is nothing about Cleopatra in this book.

Of course, one should bear in mind that the freedom and influence of women would have been relative to their rank. Peasants of both sexes were subject to heavy taxation and forced labour, and it's safe to assume that the position of female slaves or prostitutes was even worse. Upper class women could become supervisors, priestesses and (if exceptionally lucky) queens, and therefore had more absolute freedom than those lower down on the social scale. (In Greece, even upper class women were oppressed.)

The obvious question is: why did Egyptian women enjoy an amount of freedom unknown elsewhere during Antiquity? The author cannot really answer this, since she rejects the existence of an ancient matriarchy. Nor does she believe that matrilinearity implies female power. Tyldesley is therefore forced to see the relative freedom of ancient Egyptian women as an "innovation" or "concession", and rather unconvincingly connects it to the abundant agricultural resources and the rigid caste system. A more reasonable explanation would be that Egyptian society was indeed a survival of more matrilinear models which did imply female power. Other African societies seem to have combined hierarchic class structures with a large influence for women. Perhaps the African roots of ancient Egypt can explain its curious gender roles?

Despite this obvious shortcoming, I nevertheless recommend this book to everyone interested in ancient Egypt. As already mentioned, it's relatively easy to read, deals with pretty much everything, and describes a society more women-friendly than "the glory that was Greece" or "the grandeur that was Rome". Not to mention the Book of Leviticus...

Women's life in ancient Egypt
This is an exhaustive attempt to depict the lives of women in ancient Egypt.It is compiled mostly from primary sources, contemporary observations, and some references to papers published in the last decade.Many of the observations are assumptions from legal records and comparisons to what is known about the of contemporary women in other Mediterranean cultures.While being an academic work, it is an easy read and clearly was written for non academics. Recommended for the curious and introductory reading for this area of expertise.

Good Read
I found this book easy to read and interesting. I have several Joyce Tyldsley books and I have yet to be disappointed.

Informative
Daughters of Isis is a very informative book. There were times when I felt that the author was either drawing conclusions from thin air or repeating information to pad the book but these offenses are out numbered by the many fascinating illustrations and quotes from ancient texts. ... Read more

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Numerous photographs and dramatic living history reenactments document the construction of the great pyramid of Chephren at Giza, the ritual and practices surrounding the burial of a pharaoh, ancient Egyptian culture and religion, and more. ... Read more

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Going back in time to examine some of history's most intriguing civilizations, this series investigates different time periods to offer fascinating facts to a young age group. Short, snappy facts about these thrilling historical figures, artifacts, and locations will keep children in awe, while guaranteeing a little learning in the process. With a bright, youthful design and colorful images, this series presents young readers with concise information and a glossary with key words explained to aid in vocabulary development.

Children can explore pyramids, tombs, and amazing mummies, and learn why and how they are made in this educational resource that investigates the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians and great pharaohs.

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Jump into a life from long ago! YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go, and what to do. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Will you even survive? It's up to you!

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The civilization of ancient Egypt flourished along the banks of the Nile for almost 3000 years. Many of their great monuments still stand for later generations to wonder at, but there is also a wealth of evidence about the ordinary lives, work and beliefs of the Egyptian people. This colourfully illustrated book shows children how ancient Egyptian people lived, how they farmed, what they wore and ate each day. The book also describes their religious beliefs, including the underworld, and shows how they built their pyramids, temples and tombs. Acetate overlays allow the reader to incover the secrets of four important Egyptian topics. Lift the lid on a mummy; look inside the secret shrine at the heart of a temple; uncover the hidden treasures of a tomb in the Valley of the Kings; and enter the village home of an ordinary Egyptian family. ... Read more

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Stunning!
This textbok was perfect for our 13-day Academic Program Aboard to Egypt in January 2009. The Art amd Achitecture of Ancient Egypt breaks down each period of history into separate dynasties. This sequential approach to Egyptian history helped our undergraduate students better understand the differences in ancient architecture, artwork, and rulers. They could use the textbook as a reference to understand that the Old Kingdom funeral tombs were built in the shape of pyramids as we climbed inside Cheops at Giza. Next, they personally experienced the Middle Kingdom construction of cliffside funeral tombs while visiting Hatshepsut's Temple in Deir el Bahari. Finally, this textbook clearly presented to our students the building of New Kingdom tombs underground while gazing upon the face of King Tutankhamun lying his Valley of the Kings sarcophagus. Yale University has done an outstanding job of presenting this ancient culture in an historical context that is easily understood and grasped by undergraduate Art History students.

Not for the faint of heart... grammatically, that is...
First things first: beautiful pictures. Leave this one on your coffee table for guests to peruse though...
However, there is one major problem: the author's incredible penchant for run-on sentences. A seven-line paragraph without any commas, colons, or periods does not generally constitute an acceptable paragraph by anyone's standards... was the editor asleep? You decide....
That said, the information is interesting, albeit hard to read. The author tends to diverge from his topic with astounding frequency, then jumps back to the original topic without reason or warning, let alone a connective thought... or should I say, "connexion"... apparently the letters 'c+t' in the word 'connection' were offensive to the author's eye? I don't quite understand it either...
But it is a lovely book to look at, valuable from the artistic point of view. Buy it if you are interested in the topic, borrow it if you just think Egyptian art is pretty.

1981 edition review
This is a dense book -- what I mean is that is has a lot of material, a lot of images, and it is rather small print.This version has "new materials" from William Kelly Simpson but it is currently 20+ years old so I'd not recommend it for a new class or serious study -- things do change in the study of the ancient world as new discoveries, new techniques, and new theories develop.However, if you just want basic, great images, ad chronological order to the study of art and architecture it is perfectly fine for these purposes.I used it extensively when I was studying ancient Egypt back at Columbia University.

Mastepiece of Egyptian Art
As always, the reprint of this title should be warmly welcomed. This is a high-standart, much authoritative text on Egyptian art from its origins down to the sunset of Egypt's glorious pharaonic civilization. It is not only well-writen but also furnished with lavishing plates and a lot of figures, which constitute a wealth of information. Not only for Egyptologists and Egyptofans, but for anybody interested in learning seriously about the treasures of art and architecture in the Nile Valley. Highly recommendable.

very descriptive and informative
Many art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt. This book offers 400 illustrations of such treasures from the fourth millennium B.C.to the conquest of Alexander the Great. The author examines AncientEgyptian tombs, temples, palaces, decorations, and many other works of art.A recommended book for the interested student of art and of Egyptology. ... Read more

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The civilization of Ancient Egypt extended from the fourth millennium BC to the conquest of Alexander. The Egyptians in their tombs recreated life for the dead in a naturalistic way, often against the background of the landscape in which they lived. They also left revealing portraits ranging from the civil servants of the kings to the kings and queens themselves who built the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara; the tombs at Thebes, including the treasure-filled burial-place of Tut-ankh-amon; the temples of Luxor and Karnak and the palaces of Akhenaten at Tell el Amarna and of Amenhotep III at Thebes. These monuments with their decoration as well as many other works of art are reproduced in over 400 illustrations. Appendices deal with Scottish architecture before the union and buildings in the 13 colonies of America. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Stunning!
This textbok was perfect for our 13-day Academic Program Aboard to Egypt in January 2009. The Art amd Achitecture of Ancient Egypt breaks down each period of history into separate dynasties. This sequential approach to Egyptian history helped our undergraduate students better understand the differences in ancient architecture, artwork, and rulers. They could use the textbook as a reference to understand that the Old Kingdom funeral tombs were built in the shape of pyramids as we climbed inside Cheops at Giza. Next, they personally experienced the Middle Kingdom construction of cliffside funeral tombs while visiting Hatshepsut's Temple in Deir el Bahari. Finally, this textbook clearly presented to our students the building of New Kingdom tombs underground while gazing upon the face of King Tutankhamun lying his Valley of the Kings sarcophagus. Yale University has done an outstanding job of presenting this ancient culture in an historical context that is easily understood and grasped by undergraduate Art History students.

Not for the faint of heart... grammatically, that is...
First things first: beautiful pictures. Leave this one on your coffee table for guests to peruse though...
However, there is one major problem: the author's incredible penchant for run-on sentences. A seven-line paragraph without any commas, colons, or periods does not generally constitute an acceptable paragraph by anyone's standards... was the editor asleep? You decide....
That said, the information is interesting, albeit hard to read. The author tends to diverge from his topic with astounding frequency, then jumps back to the original topic without reason or warning, let alone a connective thought... or should I say, "connexion"... apparently the letters 'c+t' in the word 'connection' were offensive to the author's eye? I don't quite understand it either...
But it is a lovely book to look at, valuable from the artistic point of view. Buy it if you are interested in the topic, borrow it if you just think Egyptian art is pretty.

1981 edition review
This is a dense book -- what I mean is that is has a lot of material, a lot of images, and it is rather small print.This version has "new materials" from William Kelly Simpson but it is currently 20+ years old so I'd not recommend it for a new class or serious study -- things do change in the study of the ancient world as new discoveries, new techniques, and new theories develop.However, if you just want basic, great images, ad chronological order to the study of art and architecture it is perfectly fine for these purposes.I used it extensively when I was studying ancient Egypt back at Columbia University.

Mastepiece of Egyptian Art
As always, the reprint of this title should be warmly welcomed. This is a high-standart, much authoritative text on Egyptian art from its origins down to the sunset of Egypt's glorious pharaonic civilization. It is not only well-writen but also furnished with lavishing plates and a lot of figures, which constitute a wealth of information. Not only for Egyptologists and Egyptofans, but for anybody interested in learning seriously about the treasures of art and architecture in the Nile Valley. Highly recommendable.

very descriptive and informative
Many art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt. This book offers 400 illustrations of such treasures from the fourth millennium B.C.to the conquest of Alexander the Great. The author examines AncientEgyptian tombs, temples, palaces, decorations, and many other works of art.A recommended book for the interested student of art and of Egyptology. ... Read more

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Discusses five famous and influential leaders of ancient Egypt. Included are Queen Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamon, Ramses II, and Cleopatra. ... Read more

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It is good
This book is great! It helped me alot with a school report.I reccomend this as a good book to use for studying and reports on the rulers of Ancient Egypt. ... Read more

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For general readers, presents Egyptian life in its historicalcontext and spans prehistory through to the Nubian and SaiteDynasties; essential aspects of culture. Distributed by WoodstockerBooks. ... Read more