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The best Ancient Egypt books The Great Book of Ancient Egypt: In the Realm of the Pharaohs by Zahi Hawass UCL Press is a leading open access scholarly publisher, publishing mainly scholarly monographs, edited collections, textbooks andjournals. Nile Scribes : This introduction to the ancient Egyptian world is simultaneously thorough and concise, and is generously and gorgeously illustrated throughout with an abundance of the author’s photographs taken during her many years of living and working in Egypt. An excellent university textbook for undergraduates for its clarity and breadth of information, Ikram’s book covers not just the physical ancient Egyptian world, but its historiography, from the first ‘Egyptologist’ Khamwaese to Greek fascination with the region, plus the Crusades and European travellers who satisfied Europe’s grandest museums and humblest collectors with their antiquities dealing. The book’s strongest suit is its elucidation of ancient Egyptian culture, from cradle to grave and beyond, for vastly dissimilar members of Egyptian society, be they separated by time, space, gender, or class. Search SOLO, the University's resource discovery tool, for print and ebooks at Oxford. You can search by author, title or subject and limit to a specific library or online resources. Learn about the latest book publications from Aug. 2017 Interested in Egyptian culture and society?

TheOEB which is available through SOLOandholds the largest available collection of references forEgyptological literature. The University of Oxford's dedicated centre for research into the history, languages and cultures of Azerbaijan, the Caucasus and Central Asia from antiquity to modern times. Ebooks are digital manifestations of written works. Broadly speaking they come in two forms: they are either 'born digital' or are digital reproductions of printed books. Many have enhanced functionality, while some have restrictive access and usage terms. That is one of the enduring myths about Ancient Egypt that is not actually true! There was no slavery at the time of the pyramids. To put it bluntly, 95% of the population of Egypt worked on the land, and for three months of every year the land was underwater when the Nile flooded. So what do you do to feed and mobilise a work force that is otherwise idle and potentially restive? The answer is that the people were required to give their labour to the state as a form of taxation (in a pre-monetary economy). It was a brilliant way of deploying a huge work force. The Blog post Why can't the library provide everything electronically?explains why you will not always find an electronic copy of a publicationon SOLO.

The links below are provided for those wishing to learn more about ebooks, while the following tabs list ebook collections and platforms relevant to to those studying Egyptology. The book provides is a story of extraordinary achievements and historic moments. It starts with the building of pyramids that would lead to many more discoveries such as Tutankhamun’s burial chamber or Nefertiti’s powerful beauty, goes through Akhenaten whose religious revolution changed much in this region for good but also had its downside when it came down again on those who did not agree with him including people like Ramesses II who invaded other countries heavily till Alexander The Great arrived onto scene causing Cleopatra considerable trouble before she met her end, at last, knowing all too well what failure meant.

Richard H. Wilkinson is an archaeologist in the field of Egyptology. He is Regents Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona and founding director of the University of Arizona Egyptian Expedition. Hieroglyphics: The Writings of Ancient Egypt by Maria Betro For those wishing to learn more about searching for physical collections in Oxford, we recommend the following: What made ancient Egypt so remarkable that women were given such free access to the highest political position? What was it about these women that allowed them to break through male-dominated barriers? What impact did Egypt’s feminist leadership have on society, and could today’s world benefit from its example? Celebrated Egyptologist Kara Cooney explores the reasons why it has been so difficult for women to exercise power throughout history, and why we should care in this fascinating narrative. Cultural Atlas of Ancient Egypt by John Baines and Jaromir Malek This volume contains the most up-to-date statements about the major and current aspects of Egyptology from leading experts. It offers a broad and deep treatment of the subject, giving full scope to the discussion of this remarkable culture. It is written in an extremely readable tone and fully illustrated, providing unprecedented breadth and depth of coverage, enabling you to grasp all there is to know about this wonderful civilization.Search SOLO, the University's resource discovery tool, for print and ejournals at Oxford. You can filter by topic, publisher and more. This book follows the lives of a young girl and her family, representing the everyday life of middle-class inhabitants in ancient Lahun during Egypt’s Middle Kingdom era. This perfect moment in time has been meticulously reconstructed using recently published textual information and archaeological discoveries. There are three distinct components to this book, the first of which is concerned with the cultural milieu, the second takes you down the Nile, describing what you’ll encounter and why it’s significant, and the third covers Egyptian culture. Dr. Baines was a professor of Egyptology at the University of Oxford for more than 30 years. He was one of the youngest tenured professors at the age on 30 when he joined the university. Dr. Baines is also an author and contributor to several academic papers and works regarding ancient Egyptian culture. Daily Life in Ancient Egypt by Kasia Szpakowska