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Actually, that was the very first Egyptology book that I bought with my own money. I bought it before going to university, in preparation for studying Egyptology. I have always loved atlases, and find them a very compelling way of presenting the world. Marcia Williams explores the rich culture and traditions of Ancient Egypt in this attractive large-format picture book.

This complete guide demystifies the hieroglyphic writing of the Nile Valley, which provides a still-vivid picture of the gods, people, and routine life of Ancient Egyptians. Hieroglyphics are both literal and highly lyrical, bringing a distant world to life with descriptions of the natural environment, art, customs, society, religious beliefs, and even the cultural foundation of a civilization that lasted 5,000 years. A number of eresources, including ebook collections, are freely available online. Some of these are indexed in Databases A-Z and can be identified by the following icon: The majority of books held by the Bodleian Libraries, in both physical and electronic formats, can be searched for via SOLO. If you are new to Oxford libraries or to SOLO, we recommend visiting the 'Getting Started' and 'How to' guides at the links below. The is one of the best books on Ancient Egypt and it contains a fascinating discussion of death and salvation myths found in Egyptian funerary texts. Jan Assmann is Professor Emeritus of Egyptology at Heidelberg University. A Companion to Ancient Egypt by Alan B. Lloyd 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 CDO aims to make it easy to look up Coptic words in all dialects and to supply freely accessible translations in English, French and German. for breadth and detail of coverage, this sizeable volume is difficult to rival … [it] marks something of a landmark to marshal this material into one relatively easy-to-use source. An extensive bibliography and index are genuinely helpful.’ The lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra—women who ruled with real authority—are recounted in this enthralling narrative, which illuminates how our own preconceptions about women in power today affect us. Women monarchs are sadly often a one-of-a-kind occurrence, however, thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, women ruled supreme. Queens, such as Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra, took control of the totalitarian state as power brokers and rulers on a regular basis. But in every culture throughout history, women in positions of authority have been utilized more often as political pawns in a male-dominated society.

Brimming with information about Ancient Egypt with lovely interactive features including maps, charts and letters, readers will learn about hieroglyphs, mummification, as well as archaeological guidelines from the 1920s. 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.It is lavishly illustrated with pictures, maps, photographs, and charts, giving tantalizing glimpses into Egyptian culture and routine. The book provides incredible stories of the pharaohs and the rise and fall of legendary dynasties, religion and culture, folklore and fairy tales, explorers, scientists, and unscrupulous rogues who sought to unravel or exploit the ageless mysteries; as well as breathtaking insights into magnificent architectural marvels that rose from the desert sands. The Art of Ancient Egypt by Gay Robins 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 Ancient World Onlineis in the first instanceadatabase foropen access material relating to the ancient world, inc Ancient Egypt, Nubia, the Sudan, Papyrology and Late Roman Egypt. Forming part of the highly successful Ologies series of illustrated fantasy books presented in a fictional encyclopaedic format, this is an excellent introduction to this period in history that is guaranteed to get children excited about learning. The best Ancient Egypt books The Great Book of Ancient Egypt: In the Realm of the Pharaohs by Zahi Hawass