Based on years of prestigious academic work, Professor Rosalie David cleverly presents every aspect of life in ancient Egypt through the lives of various characters, all based on mummies from the Manchester Museum whom Professor Rosalie David has led the study of. Characters hail from all walks of life, including royalty, nobles, officials, craftsmen and peasants, allowing us an insight into absolutely every aspect of everyday, ritual and religious life in ancient Egypt.
The book provides an overview of the many dynasties and kingdoms of ancient Egypt before beginning to tell the story of the lives of one family. All three seasons of inundation, planting and growing, and harvesting are covered as well as all ritual and religious events, including birth and death. The book is extremely easy to read and digest, however, the attention to detail and the vivid picture of life which we are able to build makes it clear that this book has been written by one of the leading authorities in Egyptology and mummy research.
Author(s): Ann Rosalie David
Edition: illustrated, reprint
Publisher: Pen & Sword Archaeology
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 240
City: Barnsley
Tags: Egypt -- Civilization -- To 332 B.C; Egypt -- Social life and customs -- To 332 B.C; Egypt -- Antiquities
Acknowledgements
Preface by Dr Campbell Price
Introduction – The Historical and Geographical Setting
Section 1 Inundation
Chapter 1 The Land and its People
Chapter 2 Religious Beliefs and Practices
Chapter 3 Social Customs
Chapter 4 Artisans, Trades and Crafts
Section 2 Planting
Chapter 5 The Medical Profession
Chapter 6 The Legal Profession
Chapter 7 Entertainment and Personal Appearance
Section 3 Harvesting
Chapter 8 Education
Chapter 9 Military Campaigns
Chapter 10 Funerary Customs
List of some major archaeological sites in Egypt
References
Chronological Table of Egyptian History
