The Queens of Ancient Egypt (Treasures of Ancient Egypt) [Hardcover]

Rosanna Pirelli (Author), H.E. Suzanne Mubarak (Preface), Dorothea Arnold (Introduction)

Book Description

Series: Treasures of Ancient Egypt | Publication Date: September 7, 2010

A fascinating survey of the role and status of the female rulers of Egypt documented with hundreds of superb reproductions and graphics, this authoritative volume provides a fascinating exploration of the role and status of the queens of ancient Egypt. Based on her in-depth research, Egyptology expert Rosanna Pirelli provides answers to such questions as: Did the Egyptian queen enjoy a privileged status compared to other sovereigns in antiquity? If this was the case, did the centrality of her role depend on her relations with the pharaoh or on the fact that she incarnated the female counterpart of the divine element? What was her role in Egyptian society? To this end, the book compares images and stories of queens from different eras with images and stories of monarchs who were their contemporaries, using historical reconstruction.

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About the Author

Rosanna Pirelli teaches Egyptology at Naples Università degli Studi, l’Orientale. She has been involved in the installation, refurbishment, and catalog of the Egyptian collection housed in Naples Museo Archaeologico Nazionale

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: White Star Publishers (September 7, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8854403342
• ISBN-13: 978-8854403345
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 1.3 x 14.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,210,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sumptuous feast for the eyes, January 20, 2010

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K. Prescott "Manko" (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Queens of Ancient Egypt (Treasures of Ancient Egypt) (Hardcover)

I'll just say right now that I buy books mainly for the pictures. I'm an illustrator and large, detailed photos are excellent reference be it animals, architecture, or antiquities. So, in the case of "The Queens of Ancient Egypt", other than the titles of the photographs, I haven't read a single word of this book. So, if you're interested in a review of the text and anything having anything to do with the text, my review is of no help to you. BUT, I will say that the quality of the images i this book are, as far as I have seen, unrivaled - thus, I would have to say that the photos alone are worth the cover price. This is hands down the best collection of ancient Egyptian imagery I have seen (and I have seen a LOT of books on this subject). The detail and quality of the pictures is tremendous - there are exquisitely detailed pictures of jewelry, statues, reliefs, sarcophagi, and hieroglyphs - it's just phenomenal. And the amount of imagery in the book is likewise tremendous. So, if you're looking for great, detailed pictures of all things ancient Egypt - whether for reference or simply to enjoy the beauty of ancient Egyptian artwork - I can not recommend this book enough!