Who's Who in Ancient Egypt (Who's Who) [Hardcover]

Michael Rice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1999 | ISBN-10: 0415154480 | ISBN-13: 978-0415154482 | Edition: 1

In this compelling guide and sourcebook, renowned author and scholar Michael Rice introduces us to the inhabitants of ancient Egypt, allowing us to encounter their world through their own eyes. Here are the great and the famous, from Cleopatra to Tutankhamun, but here also are the grave-robber Amenwah, Nakht the gardener and Sebaster the hairdresser.
The whole arena of Egyptian life is expressed in these pages. Not only are there nearly a thousand biographies, there is also a chapter on 'Encountering Ancient Egyptians', sections on kingship and on religion, a chronology, a glossary and maps. A combination of erudite scholarship and a clear and accessible style, this volume opens up the world of the ancient Egyptians to all those with an interest in the subject in a way that has never been done before.

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'A handy guide and sourcebook interesting and reliable information in compact form.' - Bryn Mawr, Classical Review

About the Author

Michael Rice is a widely respected author on the archaeology and heritage of Egypt and the Middle East. Previous publications include Egypt's Making (1990), The Archaeology of the Arabian Gulf (1994) and The Power of the Bull (1995).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415154480
• ISBN-13: 978-0415154482
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,342,680 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource, September 7, 2002

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Patrick Salland (Parker, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who's Who in Ancient Egypt (Who's Who) (Hardcover)

This book is an excellent resource for any one serious about studying Egypt. It gives detailed information about every one from the highest pharaoh to the third scribe of the graineries of Amun at Karnak. Each entry is complete with dynasty and occupation as well every other piece of information you could want. The only problem is that it is a resource, and not a great book for beginners or anyone who wants to now how the individuals shaped history. This is not a book you just sit down and read. Its simply biographies, but incredible biographies. It is a must have for anyone who wants to complete their understanding of ancient Egypt.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference for the beginner, September 2, 2001

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sgkr (New Hampton, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who's Who in Ancient Egypt (Who's Who) (Hardcover)

This is a good at-hand reference for the armchair Egyptologist, or anyone who needs quick, concise information about numerous and important ancient Egyptians. Because some of the entries are very brief, however, it's probably not as useful for an expert in the field.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reference, June 16, 2000

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Francesca Jourdan (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who's Who in Ancient Egypt (Who's Who) (Hardcover)

Who are the people behind the world's greatest ancient civilisation is the crucial question which drives this great book. From the most famous to the lowly people, from Egypt's heights of prosperity to its depths of despair, the people behind the names, both in their original and their Greek transliterated form, are revealed in an English language alphabetical order. Many of the museum collections have been examined and elaborated on. The first entry in the book is a scribe, Aakheperkare-senb and the last one is Zoser (aka Djoser Netjerykhet). Although there are no illustrations, it is an excellent and well-written reference, a must for students and scholars.