Reviews by doudouce55

Divided in seven chapters, this book gives detailed information on Ancient Egyptian life, society and culture. Read about the Nile and its inundation. Discover the food the Ancient Egyptians ate, the tools they used, the clothes they wore. Find out about their recreation, sports and games. Learn about their religious beliefs, magic and medicine.

Clearly written for the general public, the book offers selected art pieces from the British Museum, confirming the author's statements.

Religion, an essential key to understanding the pharaonic civilization, tells of the importance of learning about the Ancient Egyptian priests. In this book the author informs the readers about the priestly profession, the necessity of temples, the religious texts priests had to know, the belief in magic, the gods and the clergy.

Aimed at the general public, this 1957 classic originally written in French is finally made available in English, thanks to David Lorton's excellent translation. Widely illustrated in black and white, this book should be recommended reading for everyone.

In this book, the first to entirely cover the gardens of pharaonic Egypt, the author discusses their archaeological and botanical evidence. Paintings and sculptures of garden representations are also analyzed. Plants, orchards and groves are thoroughly portrayed.

Well illustrated in black and white, this is an excellent book for both the general reader and scholars in need of information about Ancient Egyptian gardens.

In this book, the author examines the important discoveries and the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. She gives a description of the infamous Rosetta Stone, then continues with a brief history of the Ancient Egyptian civilization and religious beliefs. She also reports on the pharaohs and their accomplishments, including those of Akhenaton, Ramesses II, Cheops, Hatshepsut and Thutmose III.

An interesting book for children ages 9 to 12.

Harriet Martineau, Florence Nightingale and Amelia Edwards' writings about their travels to Egypt had long been ignored. In this book, the author provides short biographies of these three amazing women; she also analyzes the letters sent to family members and their publications.

A serious book, offering only 12 black and white photographs, this is recommended material for those interested in learning more about these remarkable women.

In this book, the author accurately presents all means of transport available to the Ancient Egyptians : Papyrus rafts, chariots, boats, chariots and donkeys are only a few of the methods discussed. The book includes a glossary of nautical terms.

A fascinating insight into the world of transport, both by water and by land, in Ancient Egypt, this is highly recommended for both laymen and scholars.

This book, the first ever published on this subject, provides fascinating and complete information about the elderly and old age in ancient Egyptian times. The authors portray the aged in representations of art, medicine and surviving mummies. Pensions, care of the elderly and aged administrators are also discussed in depth. The authors have also included a brief chapter detailing Egyptologist Margaret Murray's long life.

Illustrated in black and white, this book should be recommended reading for all.

The second volume of a trilogy about the liberation of Egypt from the Hyksos, this book tells the story of Seqenenra Tao's sons Kamose and Ahmose, who continue their father's revolt against the King Apepa. Among many of his doings, Kamose expands the army with a navy and rallies with a number of influential princes. If Kamose dies in battle, will Ahmose succeed him ? Based on the little-known historical facts regarding the Seventeenth Dynasty, the author describes an Egypt filled with nasty politics, intrigue and conspiracy.

This is a novel every booklover will appreciate.

This first volume of a trilogy about the liberation of Egypt from the Hyksos tells the story of Seqenenra Tao, Prince of Weset, who disapproves of the Hyksos King, Apepa. It all starts when the King sends a message to Seqenenra, asking to kill the hippopotamus for they keep him awake at night. At the King's next request, that of building a temple to the foreign god Sutekh, Seqenenra starts a revolt to reclaim all of Egypt and musters an army, with the help of his wife, sons, daughters and mother. Based on historical facts, the author describes in accurate details the lives led by the Egyptians during the Seventeenth Dynasty.

Filled with nasty politics, intrigue, passion and conspiracy, everyone will enjoy this novel.

This interesting book provides English translations of several ancient Egyptian texts, including a few hard-to-find stories. Written in a clear style, the tales are easily read and understood. Among the stories found are the Story of Osiris; the Destruction of Mankind by Re; the Capture of Joppa; the Sphinx and the King's Dream; the Tale of Two Brothers; the Famine Stela; the Landing of Noah's Ark; the Doomed Prince; as well as stories concerning the creation of the world. This is a book which accurately relates the most important ancient Egyptian tales.

Illustrated in black and white, it is most useful for students.