Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt

Author: Barry J. Kemp

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780415063463

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From an archaeological perspective, and drawing on new excavations, Kemp (Egyptology, Cambridge) explores ways in which Egypt of about 3000-1000 BC prefigures our own culture. He discusses what he sees as major shaping forces of the civilization, such as political myth and ideology, bureaucracy, the quest for food and work, charismatic rule, the political and economic constraints on daily life, and the interplay between change and stability through the centuries. Contains many plans of buildings and towns, and redrawings of carvings. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Egyptology at the Dawn of the Twenty-first Century
Egyptology at the Dawn of the Twenty-first Century

Author: Zahi A. Hawass

Publisher: American Univ in Cairo Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 654

ISBN-13: 9789774247149

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This comprehensive three-volume set marks the publication of the proceedings of the Eighth International Congress of Egyptologists, held in Cairo in 2000, the largest Congress since the inaugural meeting in 1979. Organized thematically to reflect the breadth and depth of the material presented at this event, these papers provide a survey of current Egyptological research at the dawn of the twenty-first century. The proceedings include the eight Millennium Debates led by esteemed Egyptologists, addressing key issues in the field, as well as nearly every paper presented at the Congress. The 275 papers cover the whole spectrum of Egyptological research. Grouped under the themes of archaeology, history, religion, language, conservation, and museology, and written in English, French, and German, these contributions together form the most comprehensive picture of Egyptology today.

Egypt at Its Origins
Egypt at Its Origins

Author: Stan Hendrickx

Publisher: Peeters Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 1196

ISBN-13: 9789042914698

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Studies in Memory of Barbara Adams Proceedings of the International Conference 'Origins of the State. Predynastic and Early Dynastic Egypt', Krakow, 28th August--1st September 2002.

The Archaeology of Urbanism in Ancient Egypt
The Archaeology of Urbanism in Ancient Egypt

Author: Nadine Moeller

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2016-04-18

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 1107079756

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This book presents the latest archaeological evidence that makes a case for Egypt as an early urban society. It traces the emergence of urban features during the Predynastic Period up to the disintegration of the powerful Middle Kingdom state (ca. 3500-1650 BC).

Egyptology at the Dawn of the Twenty-first Century: Language, conservation, museology
Egyptology at the Dawn of the Twenty-first Century: Language, conservation, museology

Author: Zahi A. Hawass

Publisher: American Univ in Cairo Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9789774247156

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This comprehensive three-volume set marks the publication of the proceedings of the Eighth International Congress of Egyptologists, held in Cairo in 2000, the largest Congress since the inaugural meeting in 1979. Organized thematically to reflect the breadth and depth of the material presented at this event, these papers provide a survey of current Egyptological research at the dawn of the twenty-first century. The proceedings include the eight Millennium Debates led by esteemed Egyptologists, addressing key issues in the field, as well as nearly every paper presented at the Congress. The 275 papers cover the whole spectrum of Egyptological research. Grouped under the themes of archaeology, history, religion, language, conservation, and museology, and written in English, French, and German, these contributions together form the most comprehensive picture of Egyptology today.

A History of Beer and Brewing
A History of Beer and Brewing

Author: Ian Spencer Hornsey

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 764

ISBN-13: 9780854046300

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A History of Beer and Brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer. Research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to re-think the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production. There have also been some highly innovative technical developments, many of which have led to the sophistication and efficiency of 21st century brewing methodology. A History of Beer and Brewing covers a time-span of around eight thousand years and in doing so:·Stimulates the reader to consider how, and why, the first fermented beverages might have originated·Establishes some of the parameters that encompass the diverse range of alcoholic beverages assigned the generic name 'beer'·Considers the possible means of dissemination of early brewing technologies from their Near Eastern originsThe book is aimed at a wide readership particularly beer enthusiasts. However the use of original quotations and references associated with them should enable the serious scholar to delve into this subject in even greater depth.

Fort Cemetery At Heirakonpolis
Fort Cemetery At Heirakonpolis

Author: Barbara Adams

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-08-06

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1136146822

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First published in 1988. Following up on a previous visit in the 1970s to the site of Hierakonpolis this publication records the work of the author from the 1980s to 1986 when she was part of the research team. This work concentrates on the cemetery excavated within the mud brick Fort at the opening of the Great Hadi.

Early Dynastic Egypt
Early Dynastic Egypt

Author: Toby A.H. Wilkinson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-09-11

Total Pages: 540

ISBN-13: 1134664192

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Early Dynastic Egypt spans the five centuries preceding the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza. This was the formative period of ancient Egyptian civilization, and it witnessed the creation of a distinctive culture that was to endure for 3,000 years. This book examines the background to that great achievement, the mechanisms by which it was accomplished, and the character of life in the Nile valley during the first 500 years of Pharaonic rule. The results of over thirty years of international scholarship and excavation are presented in a single highly illustrated volume. It traces the re-discovery of Early Dynastic Egypt, explains how the dynasties established themselves in government and concludes by examining the impact of the early state on individual communities and regions.

Violence and Power in Ancient Egypt
Violence and Power in Ancient Egypt

Author: Laurel Bestock

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-10-25

Total Pages: 571

ISBN-13: 1134856261

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Violence and Power in Ancient Egypt examines the use of Egyptian pictures of violence prior to the New Kingdom. Starting with the assertion that making and displaying such images served as a tactic of power, related to but separate from the actual practice of violence, the book explores the development and deployment of this imagery across different contexts. By comparatively utilizing violent images from a variety of other times and cultures, the book asks that we consider not only how Egyptian imagery was related to Egyptian violence, but also why people create pictures of violence and place them where they do, and how such images communicate what to whom. By cataloging and querying Egyptian imagery of violence from different periods and different contexts—royal tombs, divine temples, the landscape, portable objects, and private tombs—Violence and Power highlights the nuances of the relationship between aspects of royal ideology, art, and its audiences in the first half of pharaonic Egyptian history.