Reviews by doudouce55

A companion to an exhibition taking place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this book presents colored panel and shroud portraits of Roman Egypt. Contributors, including R. Bagnall, M. Bierbrier, K. Gschwantler, J. Taylor and S. Walker, give a concise acccount of mummy portraits and their discovery, as well as the Fayum and its people.

Extensively illustrated in color, this is a useful book covering a little-known subject. An excellent reference for everyone.

In this book, the author presents the basic grammar rules needed to read and learn common hieroglyphs. Exercises and hieroglyphic inscriptions are included to practice the material learned. The answer-key to the exercises is available as well.

An interesting presentation of the hieroglyphic language, this book is mostly aimed at travelers or museum visitors who wish to read Ancient Egyptian art. For those who are most serious in pursuing their linguistic studies, the author has provided a list of books to consult.

Well illustrated in color, it is all in all a recommended book for students or Egyptophiles.

A republication of the first edition, published in 1929, this book provides the English translations of the hieroglyphic, demotic and Greek texts as well as the original Greek and hieroglyphic inscriptions, as they appear on the Rosetta Stone. It also describes its discovery and its arrival in London.

The author briefly explains the coptic alphabet and tells the history of the decipherment by Thomas Young and Jean-François Champollion. Finally, in the last section are the English translations of the decrees of Canopus and of Memphis.

Interesting to all persons curious about the Rosetta Stone and particularly those needing its inscriptions.

The author describes the unwrapping and examination of the Egyptian priest Horemkenesi's mummy, which dates back to the 11th century BC. Based on his research, the author has been able to picture the death and mummification of the Ancient Egyptians.

Divided in two sections, the first one takes the priest's life in the Twenty-First Dynasty into account, and the second one focuses on his mummy.

Illustrated in color as well as in black and white, this recommended book will be most enjoyed by the mummy enthusiast.

In this clearly written book, the author explains the importance of the two best-known and greatest queen-monarchs of Ancient Egyptian times, Nefertiti and Cleopatra.

In the first part of the book, Samson describes the reign of Akhenaten and clarifies the influence of Nefertiti on that particular reign.

In the second part, Samson discusses Cleopatra and her association with Caesar and Mark Antony.

A very detailed, well-illustrated book, recommended for students, particularly those interested in these two queens.

This dictionary not only lists famous Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses (for instance Hathor, Isis, Osiris and Geb), but also foreign and lesser-known deities, from Aken to Yamm. It presents all those worshipped at some point in Ancient Egyptian history. The information of each god and goddess given include the deity's attributes, such as sceptres, crowns and animal form.

Illustrated with a few black and white illustrations, it is a most useful reference for students of Egyptology and mythology.

The author, founder of the Oriental Institute in Chicago, opened the doors to all subsequent studies in ancient religion. This is a classic, to be read before anything else on the subject of ancient Egyptian religion.

The author describes how the Egyptians developed at an early date a sense of the moral unworthiness of man and a consciousness of deep-seated moral obligation.

This is a deep work into the minds of the Ancient Egyptians.

First published in 1984, this book is finally available in English. The author offers his views on Ancient Egyptian religion, theology and piety. In the various chapters (The Cosmos, Myth, The New Gods, Theodicy and Theology), he explains the difficulties when discussing Ancient Egyptian thought, rituals and cultic beliefs.

This book attempts to compare religions based on what is known about the Ancient Egyptian religion.

Well researched, this is most definitely a serious book for scholars and students interested in the subject. Recommended reading for all.

The chapters in this book describe the seven wonders of the ancient world - the Great Pyramids at Giza, the Hanging Gardens at Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesos, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharos (Lighthouse) at Alexandria. Their history, location, purpose, building and description are provided along with many illustrations and drawings.

The last chapter gives a list of other monuments which could be considered wonders, and tells why the actual seven wonders of the ancient world were chosen.

Recommended reading for all interested in history.

This book is a biographical account of famous Cleopatra VII, the last Macedonian ruler of Egypt. It provides descriptive details about her family, her lovers and her importance in Egyptian history.

Illustrated with 12 black and white pictures and 3 maps, it is a highly readable work, accessible to the general public, yet most valuable for young adults.