Egypt: Temple of the Whole World
EGYPT edited by Sibylle Meyer. This volume presents twenty studies written in
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt
edited by David P Silverman. A clearly written and vividly illustrated guide
to the main themes of the ancient Egyptian world, including religion, art
and architecture, the lives of both pharaohs and the lower classes and the
Egyptian language. Highly suitable for all readers with a general interest in
Egypt. 256p, many illus (Piatkus 1997, Pb edn 2003) Hb £25.00, Pb £14.99
Ancient Egypt
by Barbara Watterson. Neither comprehensive, nor a reference book, but
as a readable and accessible outline to the study of ancient Egypt, this
little book cannot be beaten. Fitting neatly into a pocket, it provides a
reign-by-reign history of Egypt from the prehistoric period to the conquest
of Alexander the Great in 332 BC. The chapters deal with culture, religion,
art and literature, as well as social conditions and political developments.
An excellent starting point. 108p (Sutton 1998) Pb £5.99
Ancient Egypt: Anatomy of a Civilization
by Barry Kemp. Histories of Egypt drawing on literary and pictorial sources
have often portrayed the country as culturally conservative whereas
archaeological evidence, which is the main source for this book, reveals an
entirely different picture, highlighting processes of quite rapid change, as
administrative structures strove to keep pace with a growing, and often
rebellious, population. Barry Kemp is a prominent fieldworker and much
of the book collates his theories on the site of Amarna, capital city of the
heretic pharaoh Akhenaten (1352-1336 BC), and a city occupied for only
25-30 years. ‘Kemp’s study is perhaps the most provocative, thoughtful,
and outstanding synthesis on ancient Egypt available in the English
language…this book will stand for decades as an essential introduction to
all interested specifically in ancient Egypt, as well as those interested in
general archaeology and ancient history’ – Choice. 368p, 103 figs (Routledge
1992, rep 1998) Pb £21.99
Atlas of Ancient Egypt
by John Baines and Jaromir Malek. This well-presented and comprehensive
guide to ancient Egypt’s history and culture has now been extensively
revised to reflect new discoveries made since its first publication over twenty
years ago. Each clearly structured thematic or geographical section contains
colour photographs, reconstruction drawings, maps and charts,
supplemented by chronological tables and lists of pharaohs. The ‘cultural
atlas’ is divided into three parts: the cultural setting, a journey down the
Nile and aspects of Egyptian society. The middle section presents a tour
down the Nile visiting the major archaeological sites on the way, from the
south and Thebes to the pyramids and the Delta. 240p, col illus (Facts on
File 1980, rev edn 2000) Hb £35.00
Egypt
by Vivian Davies and Renée Friedman. This exciting and accessible book
makes it clear that new discoveries are continually emerging from a land
where one might have assumed that the treasure trove of archaeological
finds had long been exhausted. Plentiful illustrations accompany a text that
illuminates old questions and addresses issues such as: Is the Egyptian
hieroglyphic system older even than the Mesopotamian script? Did Egyptian
pharaohs order the robbing of their ancestors’ tombs? How is scientific
research on ancient mummies contributing to modern medicine? 222p, many
col and b/w illus (BMP 1998, rep 1998, Pb 1999) Pb £15.99
Egypt from the Air
text by Max Rodenbeck, photographs by Guido Alberto Rossi. This beautiful
book takes the reader on a colourful tour of Egypt, beginning with 19th-
century representations of monuments, towns and landscapes and followed
by large photographs of the monuments today. Succeeding sections present
images of medieval and modern Cairo, the Nile, the desert and the sea, all
from the air and accompanied by short histories and descriptions. Spectacular.
208p, many col pls (Thames and Hudson 1991, rep 1993, 2000) Hb £29.95
Egypt: Splendours of an Ancient Civilization
by Alberto Siliotti. This is a stunning large-format book that introduces
the general reader to 5,000 years of Egyptian history through colour
photographs and reconstructions of the ancient sites, artworks and
monuments of the pharaohs. Each location covered by the book, including
Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings, is illustrated by a site
plan and photographs of principal structures and objects from the sites.
Themes, such as gods, hieroglyphics and archaeological discovery, are also
clearly explained and illustrated. 290p, over 300 illus, 272 in col (Thames and
Hudson 1994, Pb 2002) Pb £19.95
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honour of Jan Assmann, which reflect his interests in ancient Egyptian
sources, religion and mysticism but also encompass other themes. Subjects
include: the image of the desert in Christian art; tomb decoration from
the 18th Dynasty; Rome and Egypt; mystical music; the sexuality of
pharaohs; Middle Kingdom hymns; fishtail knives in Predynastic Egypt;
Victor Hugo as a cultural historian; Near Eastern cosmology; Israeli
monotheism; Jewish festivals; the inscriptions of Abydos; Demotic texts;
‘religious freemasonry’; gardens in Thebes. Sixteen papers in German,
four in English. 441p, b/w figs (Brill 2003) Hb £73.50
The Egyptians
by Cyril Aldred, revised by Aidan Dodson. A newly revised and updated
edition of Cyril Aldred’s classic book. The text retains its original lucidity,
while new discoveries and ideas have been included, the dating revised,
new photographs added and the bibliography expanded. 224p, 139 illus
(Thames and Hudson 1961, 3rd edn 1998) Pb £9.95
The Egyptians
edited by Sergio Donadoni. Did you know that Egyptian peasants could not
afford burial, their bodies instead being abandoned on the desert fringe? This
collection of eleven essays includes studies of ancient Egyptians and their
trade – slaves, craftsmen, priests, bureaucrats, the pharaoh, peasants and women,
and many others. Each chapter incorporates a huge amount of historical detail
which is both informative and interesting. Taken as a whole, the book creates
a wider picture of Egyptian culture, state and society and the role of these
people within this structure. 361p (Chicago UP 1997) Pb £13.00
The Experience of Ancient Egypt
by Rosalie David. A comprehensive study of Egypt, from its classical roots,
through the decipherment of hieroglyphics to the most up-to-date
archaeological and scientific techniques applied to the study of Egyptology.
232p, 14 figs, 25 b/w pls (Routledge 1999) Hb £50.00
Exploring the World of the Pharaohs: A Complete Guide to Ancient Egypt
by Christine Hobson. Christine Hobson’s invaluable guide to the history,
people and archaeology of ancient Egypt has now been reprinted again.
Illustrations, charts, chronologies support the detailed and informative
discussions about many of Egypt’s most important sites and archaeologists,
all aimed at helping the visitor to make the most from their visit. An
enthusiastic foreword by T G James from the British Museum praises
Hobson for providing ‘the information and confidence which will make a
visit to Egypt a truly enriching experience’. Full of colour pictures and
attractive tinted drawings. 192p, many col and b/w illus (Thames & Hudson
1987, rep 1997, 2000, 2002) Pb £12.95
Genesis of the Pharaohs: Dramatic New Discoveries that Rewrite
the Origins of Ancient Egypt
by Toby Wilkinson. Recent explorations in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, by the
author and others, have revealed numerous examples of rock art. Carved
over 6,000 years ago, these images represent the first Egyptian art. This
interesting study combines a history of Egypt’s earliest civilisation with an
account of the author’s own expedition into the desert at the end of 2000.
Wilkinson reconstructs the life and beliefs of the early Nomadic Egyptians
through the discussion of the images themselves. 208p, 55 col & 32 b/w pls
(Thames & Hudson 2003) Hb £18.95
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt
by Bill Manley. Want to trace the probable routes of armies in the 10th
Dynasty Wars of Reunification? Need to identify the administrative nomes
of the New Kingdom? The answers are contained in the well-presented
maps of this handbook. With over sixty full-colour maps, and concise
descriptions of the chronological periods and main events in Egyptian
history, this is an invaluable geographical companion to the study of ancient
Egypt. 143p, maps, 70 col and b/w pls (Penguin 1996) Pb £12.99
Secrets from the Sand: My Search for Egypt’s Past
by Zahi Hawass. Zahi Hawass is a name familiar to Egyptologists worldwide
as one of the foremost archaeologists of our time. Juggling his role as
administrator, politician, archaeologist, writer and ambassador, this book tells
Zahi’s story in his own words, and he is a great storyteller. It tells of his
experiences as he tours some of the major sites, discusses his major
discoveries, for example, in the Valley of the Golden Mummies in
Bahariya Oasis, his attempts to protect monuments such
as the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid at Giza, and his
passion and tireless work in the discovery, protection
and promotion of Egypt’s cultural heritage. The book
is full of photographs, many of which are published
for the first time. 270p, 251 col and 11 b/w pls (Thames
& Hudson 2003) Hb £24.95
The Seventy Great Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
edited by Bill Manley. Seventeen leading Egyptologists and archaeologists
are brought together in this exploration of the mysteries of Egypt that
remain unanswered and continue to fascinate and intrigue us. The seventy
short essays are divided into thematic sections that look at the early
Egyptians, pyramids and tombs, pharaohs and queens, people and places,
wisdom and belief, Egyptian history and Egypt and the Bible. What is a
pyramid for? Where is the body of Akhenaten? Why did they write letters
to the dead? Who won the Battle of Qadesh? Why did Nefertiti disappear?
These and many other questions are addressed. 304p, 424 col illus (344 in
col) (Thames & Hudson 2003) Hb £24.95
The Splendor that was Egypt
by Margaret A Murray. A reprint of Margaret Murray’s detailed study of
ancient Egyptian society and culture originally published in 1949. Written
in a rather dated style, the narrative summarises five thousand years of
history with the aim of illuminating the everyday experiences of life in
Egypt. Following an overview of Egyptian prehistory and history, sections
examine Egypt’s social organisation and conditions, religion and the
practicalities of ritual, art and science, and the discoveries of Flinders
Petrie. The chapter on language and literature includes the hieroglyphic
alphabet and English translations of poems. Appendices discuss foreign
relations, marriages, scarabs and a day in the life on the Nile. 256p, many b/
w figs, maps (1949, rev edn 1963, Dover Pb 2004) Pb £16.95
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt
by Ian Shaw and Paul Nicholson. This book provides clear definitions and
commentary on the most common Egyptological terms, with many colour
and black and white illustrations. One for the coffee table as well as the
student’s desk and now in a smaller format pocket edition! 328p, 170 col,
250 b/w illus, 70 b/w figs (BMP 1995, Pb 1997, new edn 2002) Pb £14.99
Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
by Margaret R Bunson. A revised edition of a substantial A-Z which aims to
provide a general readership with an overall flavour of Egyptian history and
culture. The entries include brief discussions of less familiar people, structures
and texts and more extensive investigations of prominent themes, personalities
and places. 462p, b/w illus, maps (Facts on File 1991, rev edn 2002) Hb £58.50
Encyclopedia of the Archaeology of Ancient Egypt
edited by Kathryn Bard. After a series of 13 historical overviews, this
book launches into over 300 alphabetically arranged entries covering
artefacts, biographies, buildings, geographical features, sites, society and
archaeological techniques, with over 120 illustrations. The contributors
list is a ‘who’s who’ of eminent Egyptologists, with entries from Alexandria
to wine making, and from Karnak to the Sea Peoples. A serious reference
book with relatively few illustrations considering the size of the book.
968p, 120 b/w pls (Routledge 1999) Hb £185.00
Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
by Donald B Redford. A comprehensive, authoritative reference source
that features 600 original articles written by leading scholars, this three-
volume set goes far beyond the records of archaeology to make available
what we know about the full social, political, religious, cultural and artistic
legacy of this 5,000 year old civilisation. Of special interest is the
Encyclopedia’s coverage of themes and issues that are particularly
controversial such as new discoveries about Greco-Roman Egypt, and
new developments in literature, religion, linguistics and other fields. 3 vols:
1632p, 150 figs, 8p col illus (Oxford UP 2000) Hb £285.00
Who’s Who in Ancient Egypt
by Michael Rice. From Aakheperkare-senb, an XVIIIth Dynasty scribe, to
Zenon, an administrator of the Ptolemaic period, both the famous and
the relatively unknown are listed in this sourcebook to the people of ancient
Egypt. From pharaohs to gardeners and grave robbers, Michael Rice
introduces each figure in turn with a brief biography of their life and
achievements, dates and further references. 257p, b/w maps (Routledge 1999,
Pb 2001) Hb £50.00, Pb £9.99
Discovery and Exploration
Ancient Egypt: The Great Discoveries
by Nicholas Reeves. This beautifully presented volume presents Egypt’s greatest
archaeological and artistic treasures through a year-by-year chronology of
discoveries. Fascinating descriptions and histories of a wide range of objects,
places, monuments, texts, priests, pharaohs and Egyptologists are accompanied
by spectacular colour photographs of the items and their discovery, with
reconstruction drawings, tomb inventories, plans and time charts. 256p, 598
col and b/w pls and illus (Thames & Hudson 2000) Hb £24.95
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How Many Miles to Babylon? Travels and Adventures to Egypt
and Beyond, from 1300 to 1640
by Anne Wolff. ‘In the medieval mind, Egypt was always a place of wonders’,
and those that visited it were at liberty to tell incredulous stories upon their
return. The post-Crusades era saw an increase in travel to the Near East and
Egypt largely by merchants and pilgrims and a proliferation of travel literature.
Anne Wolff uses the accounts of these travellers to examine the society and
culture of Egypt from the 14th to mid-17th century. She looks at the nature
of Mamluk rule, Egyptian customs, as well as studying inscriptions of the
Egyptian countryside, the Nile, cities such as Cairo, and ancient sites and sacred
shrines visited. Among the accounts cited are those of pilgrims visiting the
monastery of St Catherine, those crossing the desert on their way to Mecca,
merchants from Venice travelling to Egypt to acquire goods from the Far
East and India. 321p, b/w illus (Liverpool UP 2003) Hb £40.00, Pb £12.50
Adventures in Egypt and Nubia. The Travels of William John
Bankes (1786-1855)
by Patricia Usick. Bankes’ travels on the Grand Tour left him with a great
love for archaeology and he amassed a wealth of notes, manuscripts and
drawings in subsequent visits to Egypt and the Near East between 1815
and 1819. However, scandal in his private life put an end to his promising
parliamentary career and his two arrests for homosexual offences led him
to seek exile in Italy, leaving his unpublished archive behind in England.
This is the story of Banke’s life, travels and his contribution to Egyptology.
224p, 112 b/w and col pls (British Museum Press 2002) Hb £29.99
Déscription de l’Egypte: Napoleon’s Expedition to the Discovery of
Ancient Egypt
by Franco Serino. The Déscription de l’Egypte was a monumental endeavour.
Announced in 1802, this great encyclopedia took twenty years to complete
and published the work of archaeologists, scientists, artists and engravers. Its
stunning plates bring Napoleon’s Egypt and the discoveries of his
archaeologists and scientists to life. This large-format volume publishes a
‘condensed’ version supported by examples of the most representative
engravings and paintings. It presents 128 images, mostly in colour, of
monuments, tomb paintings and temple plans accompanied by brief
descriptions which consider its history. The introduction examines the context
of the Déscription, including the input of Napoleon, his generals and his
archaeologists. 128p, many col and b/w illus (White Star Engl edn 2003) Hb £22.95
The Napoleonic Survey of Egypt: The Monuments and Customs of Egypt
edited by Terence M Russell. Déscription de l’Egypte included 900 folio engravings
of Egypt’s architecture, monuments, antiquities and landscapes which, at the
time, ‘opened the eyes of Europe to the splendours of the monuments and
customs of Egypt and gave inception to the science of Egyptology’. This
book discusses the survey, its origins, aims, scope and structure and reproduces
many of its engravings. 2 vols: 603p, many b/w pls (Ashgate 2001) Hb £100.00
Egyptian Diaries
by Jean-François Champollion. Subtitled ‘How one man solved the
mysteries of the Nile’, this book contains the letters and diaries of
Champollion, whose work deciphering the Rosetta Stone paved the way
for a huge upsurge in interest in the world of the ancient Egyptians. It
tells, in his own words, of his expedition to Egypt between May 1828 and
March 1830. 256p (Gibson Square 2001, new edn 2004) Pb £8.99
The Keys of Egypt: The Race to Read the Hieroglyphs
by Lesley Adkins and Roy Adkins. This is the story of Jean-François
Champollion who was obsessed with unravelling the meaning of Egyptian
hieroglyphs which, he believed, held the secrets of the world’s creation.
This lively narrative records the competition between Champollion and
his English rival Thomas Young which was resolved in the 1820s. The
biography is combined with an analysis of the hieroglyphic system. 335p,
30 b/w pls (Harper Collins 2000) Pb £8.99
Henry Salt: Artist, Traveller, Diplomat, Egyptologist
by Deborah Manley and Peta Rée. Henry Salt (1780-1872) was renowned as
an ‘artist, traveller, diplomat, Egyptologist’. Taking up his post as British Consul-
General in Egypt in 1816 he was urged to seek out antiquities for the British
Museum collection. Although now regarded as disgraceful, his actions are set
against a cultural background that actively encouraged the removal of attractive
and interesting antiquities from less ‘civilised’ lands. But this book is not a
comment on political, or cultural correctness, it is a biography of a great man
who undertook excavations at Thebes and Abu Simbel, and who studied many
of Egypt’s most famous monuments, including the Pyramids and Sphinx.
314p, 18 b/w pls (Libri 2001) Hb £29.50, Pb £18.95
Egypt Lost and Found
by Alberto Siliotti. This book tells the story of the rediscovery of Egypt
and its priceless art treasures by European travellers over the last 500 years.
368p, col illus (Thames & Hudson 1998) Hb £32.00
Francis Frith in Egypt and Palestine: A Victorian Photographer Abroad
by Douglas R Nickel. Francis Frith (1822-98) undertook three tours of
Egypt and the Holy Lands in the mid-1800s, photographing major sites,
ruins and landscapes. This book is a photographic history and record of
Frith’s work which, motivated purely by commercial interests, was published
to much acclaim in America and Britain. Aiming to give a truthful and
accurate view of Egypt’s landscapes and heritage for his Victorian audience,
Douglas Nickel examines the ‘aesthetic theory’ and ideology of Frith’s
photographs. This volume includes a biography of Frith and includes
extracts throughout from his writings and journals, along with many sepia
photographs. 239p, 85 b/w illus (Princeton UP 2004) Hb £42.95
Edward William Lane: Description of Egypt
by Edward William Lane, edited by Jason Thompson. This substantial
book publishes for the first time, the descriptions, notes and illustrations
made by Lane as a young man during his lengthy expeditions of Egypt
and Nubia between 1825 and 1828. Dressed as a member of Egypt’s ruling
Turkish elite and fluent in Arabic, Lane produced an important record of
Egyptian and Nubian daily life as well as invaluable descriptions of
numerous ancient monuments, some of which were being destroyed before
his eyes. 588p, 160 b/w illus (AUCP 2000) Hb £36.00
Scholars, Scoundrels, and the Sphinx: A Photographic and
Archaeological Adventure Up the Nile
by Elaine Altman Evans. An account of the discovery of Egypt and the
recording of its ancient monuments and culture through a variety of visual
images. Sketches, adverts, postcards, photographs of landscapes, people,
monuments, buildings and objects, provide a wonderful archive of
discovery and scholarship in the 19th and early 20th century. Accompanying
an exhibition held at the Frank H McClung Museum, Tennesse, Elaine
Altman Evans adds a narrative to the eighty images on display. 122p, 80 b/
w pls (Frank H McClung Museum, University of Tennesse 2000) Pb £15.50
Letters from the Desert: The Correspondence of Flinders and Hilda Petrie
edited by Margaret Drower. Flinders Petrie began his long association with
ancient Egypt and the Near East when he went to Giza to survey the pyramids
in 1880. Until his death in 1942, he dug almost continuously. During his long
career Petrie revolutionised Egyptian archaeology but this book is not about
his scientific work or finds, which are published elsewhere. The letters and
journals that make up this book have been selected by Margaret Drower for
the vivid picture they paint of living in Egypt and Palestine over sixty years.
They describe Petrie’s austere approach to excavating and life on a dig where
creature comforts were non-existent. Petrie married in 1897 and many of
Hilda’s accounts of workmen, villagers and dig life are just as fascinating and
vibrant. Above all they reveal how she took to dig life like a duck to water.
261p, b/w and col illus (Aris & Phillips 2004) Hb £30.00
Howard Carter: The Path to Tutankhamun
by T G H James. By the time Howard Carter discovered the tomb of
Tutankhamun in 1922 he had already spent nearly thirty years in Egypt.
This book, now available in a revised paperback, places his greatest
discovery in the context of his entire career and his personal life, which
was marred by unhappiness and dissatisfaction despite his celebrity status.
443p, 16p of pls (Kegan Paul 1992, Taurus Park rev Pb 2001) Pb £12.99
Tutankhamun: The Exodus Conspiracy
by Andrew Collins and Chris Ogilvie-Herald. The story of Howard Carter
and Lord Carnarvon’s discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun has
intrigued Egyptologists for many years. With countless rumours of illicit
behaviour, of curses, condemning letters, claims and counter-claims,
suspicious events and circumstantial evidence, this is not a straightforward
story. Collins and Ogilvie review the evidence, accepting some parts of
the ‘official’ story, whilst refuting and disproving others. In particular they
focus on papyri purportedly found in the tomb, but which subsequently
disappeared. Said to have contained important evidence linking the
pharaohs with the biblical Exodus, challenging the traditional identity of
Moses, the conquest of Canaan and the origins of the Jewish religion, this
is controversial stuff. This book is much more than a piece of ‘detective
history’. 412p, 12 b/w pls, b/w figs (Virgin Books 2002, Pb 2003) Pb £10.99
The Tutankhamun Deception: The True Story of the Mummy’s Curse
by Gerald O’Farrell. The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun by
Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon, and the curse placed on those who
entered it, is one of the greatest stories in history. But how far does it
reflect the truth? ? O’Farrell argues that this was ‘one of the most daring
hoaxes in history, devised by two Englishmen of repute’ as a cover for
their stealing of much of Tut’s treasure. He argues that having discovered
the tomb years earlier, many of the objects were looted, the tomb re-
sealed and re-entered before the world’s media a few years later. 234p, 25
b/w illus, 3 maps (Pan 2002) Pb £7.99
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The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt
by William Northdurft with Josh Smith. In 1911 a young German
palaeontologist Ernst Freiherr Stromer von Reichenbach discovered four
enormous new dinosaur species and other fossil specimens. His story is
one of discovery, ‘shipments delayed for years by war, fossils shattered in
transit, stunning personal and professional setbacks’. This book tells his
story alongside that of an American-led expedition launched 89 years later
to rediscover von Reichenbach’s dinosaur graveyard. Although this second
party failed in their quest, they did make a discovery that was to stun the
world of paleontology. 242p, b/w pls (Random House 2003) Hb £18.99
A Passion for Egypt: A Biography of Arthur Weigall
by Julie Hankey. Arthur Weigall (1880-1934) was an Edwardian Egyptologist,
at one time the Chief Inspector of Antiquities for Upper Egypt, a
correspondent for the Daily Mail and in later life a film-maker and film critic.
This biography, by his granddaughter, tells the story of his life and varied
career and includes many unpublished letters and documents. Weigall is a name
associated with the revealing of the tomb of Tutankhamun to the public by
Lord Carnarvon and Carter in 1922, which he covered as a correspondent for
the Daily Mail, challenging Carnarvon’s right to allow exclusive access to
information on the tomb to The Times. This biography concentrates on his
career as an Egyptologist and his achievements in bringing Egyptian
archaeology to the masses. 380p, b/w illus (I B Tauris 2001) Hb £22.50
Egypt 1950. The Diary of Bernard V Bothmer
edited by Emma Swan Hall. Bernard V Bothmer was a leading Egyptologist
and art historian of the mid-20th century. Born in Berlin, he emigrated to
America in 1941, and become an assistant curator of Ancient Art at the
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. In 1950 he received a small grant to go to
Egypt, to familiarise himself with the Cairo Museum and the archaeological
sites, and to visit and study the places where the Harvard University-Museum
of Fine Arts Egyptian Expedition had done its fieldwork before the War. It
was his first visit to Egypt. In this book, his diary of the trip, Bothmer details
all the places he visited, from Aswan to Saqqara, and the people he met along
the way. He describes the events and experiences of everyday life, from trains
and donkeys to the Hotel Luxor, and alludes to the political and social
circumstances surrounding the practice of archaeology in Egypt in the middle
of the 20th century. 187p, 90 b/w figs, 1 map (Oxbow Books 2004) Hb £35.00
From the Pyramids to Tutankhamun: Memoirs of an Egyptologist
by I E S Edwards. Eiddon Edwards was a major figure in Egyptology and in
the work of the British Museum. This autobiography describes his early life
and childhood, his developing interest and schooling in Egyptology, and his
career at the British Museum, though interrupted during the war years. Among
his major achievements whilst working for the BM were organising the
Tutankhamun exhibition in Britain in 1972 and the salvage of the temples of
Philae. His travels throughout Egypt and the rest of Africa, his experiences in
the Near East during the war, the expeditions he joined as part of the Egyptian
Exploration Society and the encounters he had with influential archaeologists
and political figures, are all recounted. His writing style is refreshingly informal
and his great attention to detail, often recounting conversations word-for-
word, make this an engaging read. 349p, b/w pls (Oxbow Books 2000) Hb £30.00
Revival
Object Worlds in Ancient Egypt
by Lynn Meskell. In this excellent new study Meskell studies materialism in an
archaeological context arguing that, both in this instance and in broader terms,
we must free ourselves from the boundaries of meaning that we impose on
objects from the past. Beginning in New Kingdom Egypt, she examines how
material objects ‘reflected and influenced social life’ and how people engaged
with objects in all types of activities. Although ancient Egypt is her chosen
case study, this book addresses much more fundamental issues to do with
how societies conceive of, use and discard objects and this book will appeal to
a much wider scholarly audience. In the final chapter Meskell looks at how
these ancient cities are experienced and appreciated in the contemporary world,
how and why they are replicated and how they are presented to the public
through museums. 248p, b/w figs (Berg 2004) Hb £55.00, Pb £16.99
Egyptian Revival in Bohemia
by Hana Navrátilová with a contribution by Roman Misek. This book is
an introduction to the Egyptian revival in its Czech – and by extension in
its central European – context in the 19th and 20th centuries. It takes a
closer look at how a part of the former central European Habsburg Empire,
Bohemia, maintained relations with both the ancient and the modern
Orient. The results of these diverse contacts might not be as imposing or
eye-catching as elsewhere in Europe, but they offer a no less interesting
look at how different aspects of the Orient were received and perceived in
Europe. 300p, 90 b/w figs (Czech Institute of Egyptology 2003) Pb £25.00
Whose Pharaohs? Archaeology, Museums and Egyptian National
Identity from Napoleon to World War I
by Donald Malcolm Reid. The most well-known 19th- and 20th-century
Egyptologists were western Europeans but, as Reid argues, Egyptian
archaeologists such as Rifaa al-Tahtawi and Ahmad Kamal played a significant
role while Egyptology itself helped shape the national identity of modern
Egypt. Reid considers the ways in which Egyptian nationalists and European
imperialists manipulated Egyptian archaeology and its ancient, Hellenistic,
Coptic and Islamic past for their own ends, beginning with the accidental
discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 by French soldiers. 409p, 46 b/w figs, 14
tbs (California UP 2002, Pb 2003) Hb £29.95, Pb £12.95
Views of Ancient Egypt Since Napoleon Bonaparte: Imperialism,
Colonialism and Modern Appropriation
edited by David Jeffreys. The history and culture of ancient Egypt has had
an enduring influence on most major societies up to, and including, the
present day. This collection of twelve essays presents case studies and
discussion of the use of Egypt and Egyptian culture as a source of
knowledge, information and treasures from the exploration of Napoleon
Bonaparte between 1798 and 1801 and the present day. Issues of
imperialism, colonialism and modern appropriation bespatter discussions
of antiquarianism, the exploitation of ‘Egyptian’ in political rivalries and
ambitions, Egypt’s role as an icon denoting prestige and cultural status,
and the development of Egyptology as a serious, principled field of
research. 223p, b/w figs (Encounters with Ancient Egypt, UCL 2003) Pb £25.00
Imhotep Today: Egyptianizing architecture
edited by Jean-Marcel Humbert and Clifford Price. Examples of buildings,
structures or monuments that draw inspiration from ancient Egypt, or
even transplant in their entirety motifs or architectural elements, can be
seen across the world. But why is this so? These fifteen essays explore the
use and adaptation of Egyptian designs, motifs and architecture across
the modern world drawing on case studies from Britain, France, Italy,
America, Australia and South Africa. The contributors discuss why some
images were more popular than others, such as sphinxes, obelisks and
pyramids, and what events fuelled the rise of Egyptomania, illustrated
with a range of examples from facades of zoos, bridges, cinemas, prisons,
museums, cemeteries, funerary monuments and parks. Further discussion
is made of the reasons for drawing on Egyptian culture, whether for
aesthetic, symbolic or cultural reasons, and the contributors question
whether this Egyptian message is universally understood. 318p, 16 col pls,
many b/w illus (Encounters with Ancient Egypt, UCL 2003) Pb £25.00
Consuming Ancient Egypt
edited by Sally MacDonald and Michael Rice. Egypt has been a marketing
marvel with its distinctive, unforgettable motifs serving as a source of
inspiration for literature, the arts, music, architecture, film and so on. These
fourteen essays examine how Egypt and Egyptian culture continues to
have an influence on modern living, from tourism, souvenirs and
advertising, to the ‘Hollywoodisation’ of Egypt and the mass of books
published on Egyptian subjects every year. 239p, b/w figs, 8p of col pls
(Encounters with Ancient Egypt, UCL 2003) Pb £25.00
‘Never Had the Like Occurred’: Egypt’s view of its past
edited by John Tait. Did the Egyptians have heirlooms? How much did
they know about their past and their ancestors, and what did they do with
that information? This collection of twelve essays by leading scholars in
Egyptology explores these and many other questions from the earliest
periods of Egyptian history to the Coptic population during the Byzantine
period. The contributors examine both material and textual information
about Egyptian attitudes towards the past, exploring archaic features and
references, their sense of time and of identity and history. 260p, b/w figs
(Encounters with Ancient Egypt, UCL 2003) Pb £25.00
The Wisdom of Egypt
edited by Peter Ucko and Timothy Champion. Ancient Egypt has always
been a pervasive inspiration for other cultures who borrowed, adapted
and adopted various aspects for different purposes. These seven essays
examine what sources were available to scholars and historians writing
about Egypt from the Classical views of Egypt, medieval Arabic writings,
the Latin Middle Ages, the Renaissance, 17th and 18th century England
and 19th and 20th century archaeology and anthropology. Essentially this
is a wide-ranging study of how Egypt has been ‘known and valued by
other societies’. 225p (Encounters in Ancient Egypt, UCL Press 2003) Pb £25.00
Encounters with Ancient Egypt
All eight volumes in the new UCL Press series can be bought together as
one set. Buy Ancient Perspectives on Egypt, Ancient Egypt in Africa, Consuming
Ancient Egypt, Imhotep Today, Mysterious Lands, ‘Never Had the Like Occurred’,
Views of Ancient Egypt and Wisdom of Egypt for £165.00
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HISTORY
Ancient Egypt. Art, Architecture and History
by F Tiradritti. A concise introductory guide to ancient Egypt. Each double
page concentrates on a particular period in history, a site, art object or theme,
for example, Thutmoses III, female statuary of the Middle Kingdom, 4th
Dynasty pyramids. 143p, col pls, 2 maps (1999, BMP Engl edn 2002) Pb £9.99
Ancient Egypt: A Social History
by B G Trigger, B J Kemp et al. A reprint of a classic revisionist study of
Egyptian history which redresses the monument-based bias of earlier work.
It comprises four essays that trace the process of political, social and
economic change from the rise of civilisation to Alexander the Great’s
conquest. 450p, b/w illus (Cambridge UP 1983, Pb rep 1996) Pb £23.99
Egypt’s Legacy
by Michael Rice. This book is much more than a conventional study of
Egyptian history, 3000-30 BC, and contains some challenging concepts
and ideas. Inspired by the psychological theories of C G Jung, Michael
Rice delves into the Egyptian subconscious to explore what it was about
ancient Egypt that has ensured it such a lengthy legacy. Rice argues that
these ‘psychological drives’ or ‘archetypes’, such as the invention of the
nation-state and elements of the Egyptian belief system, have had an
important and lasting impact on other societies and on western civilisation
as a whole. 233p, 20 b/w illus (Routledge 1997, Pb 2003) Hb £57.50, Pb £18.99
Egypt’s Making: The Origins of Ancient Egypt 5000-2000 BC
by Michael Rice. First published in 1990, Rice’s detailed yet readable history
of the earliest years of Egyptian civilisation has been completely revised
in the light of new archaeological discoveries. The result is a straightforward
assessment of ‘the less familiar periods’ of Egypt’s history, supported
throughout by archaeological, iconographic, hieroglyphic and documentary
sources. Throughout Rice is concerned to define what it was that defined
Egypt’s distinct character, examining in particular how Jungian theory has
contributed to past analyses. Illustrated throughout. 312p, b/w figs (Routledge
1990, rep 1991-1995, 2nd edn 2003) Hb £60.00, Pb £19.99
History of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction
by Erik Hornung. One of the great strengths of Hornung’s newly translated
history is his expertise in burial customs and ritual. Revised throughout
for this English version, this account of the history of ancient Egypt
includes an updated bibliography, a glossary and a chronological table.
224p, 50 b/w pls (Edinburgh UP 1999) Hb £46.00, Pb £11.00
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt
edited by Ian Shaw. A single volume, history of Egypt which covers the
early Stone Age through to the Romans. The chapters are arranged by
period and cover many different subjects, including architecture, religion,
funerary beliefs, ethnicity and much more. With chronological lists, further
reading, sources and a comprehensive index. The text of the new, cheaper
2003 edition is unchanged but the colour plates are gone. 525p, b/w pls,
maps (Oxford UP 2000, Pb 2002, New Pb edn 2003) Pb £10.99
Glimpses of Ancient Egypt
edited by J Ruffle, G A Gaballa and K A Kitchen. Thirty papers from some
of the leading scholars of 20th-century Egyptology, including H S Smith,
R O Faulkner and B J Kemp.202p, b/w illus (Aris & Phillips 1979) Hb £35.00
The Pre-History of Egypt
by Béatrix Midant-Reynes. It is rare to find a study on the Palaeolithic and
Neolithic of Egypt. Now translated into English, Béatrix Midant-Reynes
explores the earliest evidence for humans in the Nile Valley, early settlement
patterns and the beginnings of cultural diversity. The process of Neolithicisation
occupies much of the book, c. 12,000 to the fifth millennium BC. 328p, 22 b/
w illus, 5 maps, 4 figs (Blackwell 2000) Pb £17.99
Palaeolithic Quarrying Sites in Upper and Middle Egypt
edited by Pierre M Vermeersch. This volume presents the results of over 25
years of excavation by the Belgian Middle Egypt Prehistoric Project of Leuven University.
Numerous sites were discovered which displayed evidence for chert quarrying
during the Middle and Upper Palaeolithic. Fifteen contributions are published
here. 365p, many b/w illus, tbs (Leuven UP 2002) Pb £36.95
The Predynastic Period in Egypt
by Juan José Castillos. This volume, in Spanish and then repeated in a literal
English translation, aims to provide a ‘glimpse’ or overview of the
archaeological evidence for the earliest settlements of Egypt. Castillos
argues that the origins of Early Dynastic civilisation can be detected in
the rich early cultures of the Nile, including the Badrarian and the Amratian,
and suggests that many important discoveries have yet to be made. 109p
English, 113p Spanish, b/w figs (MAAT 2002) Pb £12.00
Early Dynastic Egypt
by Toby A H Wilkinson. Wilkinson discusses the place of the early
Dynasties in economics, politics, administration and religion, and the
dramatic finds of the last century that have added to our knowledge of
this formative period in Egypt’s history. 413p, 55 b/w figs and pls (Routledge
1999, Pb 2001) Hb £70.00, Pb £18.99
The Third Intermediate Period in Egypt, 1100-650BC
by K A Kitchen. Reprinted with a new supplement discussing more recent
discoveries, this invaluable account of a complex period in Egyptian history
is almost a classic. The main focus is on the establishment of a firm
chronology, which Kitchen bases on a wide range of evidence. 608p, 10
maps (Aris and Phillips 1972, rev 2nd edn 1996, reprinting 2004) Pb £30.00
Egyptology
Egyptology at the Dawn of the 21st Century
edited by Zahi Hawass. In 2000 the Eighth International Congress of
Egyptologists was held in Cairo to mark the dawn of a new century of
egyptology. A total of 248 papers were delivered, covering the full range of
egyptological research and delivered by those at the forefront of that
research. The papers have been divided into three separate volumes:
Archaeology; History and Religion; Language, Conservation, Museology.
In each volume the papers are preceded by ‘Millennium Debates’ in which
contributors evaluate past, current and future research trends.
Volume I: Archaeology
The many subjects include: papyri; Tutankhamun’s embalming cache; the shaft
tomb of Iufaa at Abusir; the transportation of quarried stone from Lower
Nubia to Giza; the Pyramid Texts; Middle Kingdom temple buildings;
Quaternary geology of the West Delta; prehistoric links between the desert
and the Nile; a Nabatean temple; Egyptian-Russian co-operation in underwater
archaeology; Saqqara excavations; GIS; urban archaeology in modern Cairo;
new jar labels from Deir el-Medina; Roman inscriptions. The majority of the
papers are in English. 581p, b/w figs (AUCP 2003) Hb £40.50
Volume 2: History, Religion
Subjects include: pharaonic antiquities in Alexandria; public doctors; the
Pyramid texts; the calendar; the burial of royalty during the 18th Dynasty;
the identity of the king and queen on Tutankhamun’s golden throne;
interaction of magic and science; poison geckos; Theban tomb painting;
the cult statue in the daily temple ritual; prehistoric landuse; the protocol
of the royal palace; Hathor; funerary objects redefined; the use of perfumes;
the Sun God in New Kingdom Egypt; the Egyptians in Greek tragedy;
women in the cult of Isis. 618p, b/w figs (AUCP 2003) Hb £40.50
Volume 3: Language, Conservation, Museology
Subjects include: the conservation of recently discovered mosaics in Alexandria;
the restoration of papyri; Portuguese egyptology; Theban Tomb 99; the
functions of some unknown objects in Cairo’s Egyptian Museum; builders’
inscriptions; preservation of objects in Russia’s museums; DNA preservation
in papyri; the conservation of statuary; Middle Kingdom stelae; marketing
and the Louvre Museum. 451p, b/w figs (AUCP 2003) Hb £40.50
The three volumes can be bought as a set for £110.00
Current Research in Egyptology III
edited by Rachel Ives, Daniel Lines, Christopher Naunton and Nia Wahlberg.
These nine papers derive from a conference held at Birmingham University in
2001. Subjects include: the Napoleonic Description de l’Égypte; the arrival of the
horse in Egypt; artistic evidence for the Hyskos’ role in Egyptian society; New
Kingdom dockyards; ‘Egyptian blue’; mathematics and science; mythological
landscapes in the Valley of the Kings; mortuary behaviour in Predynastic Egypt;
representations of Hathor and Mut in the Hibis Temple. 75p, b/w figs
(Archaeopress BAR S1192, 2003) Pb £24.00
Studies in Egyptian Antiquities. A tribute to T G H James
edited by W V Davies. Contents: Badari Grave Group 569 (R Friedman);
Egyptian sarcophagi in the British Museum (A J Spencer); Both mummies as
Bakshish (J M Filer); Djehutyhotep's Colossus inscription (W V Davies); Painted
relief from El-Bersheh (A Middleton); Three Stelophorous statuettes (H Selim);
Literary artefacts (R B Parkinson); Burial assemblage of Henutmehyt (J H Taylor);
Egyptian prosthetic medicine (N Reeves); The boar, the ram-headed crocodile
and the lunar fly (C Andrews); The last books of the dead? (S Quirke); Oceanus
in porphyry (D M Bailey); Saqadi (D Welsby); The BM’s acquisition of antiquitites
discovered during the French invasion of Egypt (M L Bierbrier); Alessandro
Ricci (P Usick). 178p, 22 col pls, 32 b/w pls (BMP Occ Paper 123, 1999) Pb £40.00
The Bioarchaeology of Ancient Egypt and Nubia: A Bibliography
compiled by Jerome C Rose. Concentrating on the dental and skeletal anthropology
of ancient Egypt and Nubia this bibliography contains many hundreds of entries
arranged alphabetically by author. 115p (BMP Occasional Paper 112, 1997) Pb £7.50
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The Desert and the Nile
Egypt and Nubia: Gifts of the Desert
edited by Renée Friedman. You would be forgiven for thinking that ancient
Egyptian society and culture was focused almost entirely on the Nile, with few
forays into the barren, inhospitable deserts on either side. These eighteen papers
put the record straight. Taken from a colloquium held at the British Museum
in 1998, the contributors discuss: the re-settlement of the Eastern Sahara in
the early Holocene; environmental and climatic change; the nature of early
ceramics; early gold mining and stone quarrying; the emergence of social
complexity; and evidence for early cosmologies and belief systems. 255p, 126
col and 151 b/w figs and pls (BMP 2003) Pb £35.00
Der Oasenmann
by Dieter Kurth. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs of works
of art and artefacts, Kurth’s study reconstructs the history of the oases
and their contribution to Egypt’s wider history, the agricultural practices
and tools required to exploit these natural wonders, the religious beliefs
of the people and their relationships with the animals that shared the
oasis with them, including beasts of burden and crocodiles. Includes a
consideration of the sources. 152p, col pls (Von Zabern 2003) Hb £29.95
The Western Desert of Egypt: An Explorer’s Handbook
by Cassandra Vivian. Informative chapters introduce the natural world of
the desert and its peoples, and the caravan routes that cross it. Vivian then
takes you oasis-by-oasis through the history and geography, meeting people
and the crafts which are their way of life. There are also suggested tour
routes for each oasis. 423p, b/w plans, maps, illus (AUCP 2000) Pb £26.95
Some Geographical Notes on Ancient Egypt
by Alessandra Nibbi. A selection of papers published over the last twenty
years by Oxford Egyptologist Nibbi. The essays are largely concerned
with the physical and geographical aspects of ancient Egypt; the
identification of places, the meaning of words, plant types, and Egyptian
concepts of geography. 423p (Discussions in Egyptology 3, 1997) Pb £40.00
A Traveler’s Guide to the Geology of Egypt
by Bonnie M Sampsell. Studying the geology of a country provides a long-
term historical perspective and better understanding of why landscapes and
landforms look the way they do. This book forms a general introduction to
the geology of Egypt including definitions of geological concepts, the different
type of rock and their origins and how these have determined the landscape
that we see today. This guide is arranged as a trip down the Nile from Lake
Nasser to the Delta. 228p, 36 col pls, b/w figs, 10 tbs (AUCP 2003) Pb £16.95
Die ägyptischen Oasen
by Joachim Willeitner. When one thinks of Egyptian temples and tombs,
one tends to think of the Nile and its great cities. This richly-illustrated
study seeks to direct our eyes further west to the Siwa Oasis and beyond,
sites which occupied a special place in ancient Egyptian religion. A historical
overview of the Western and Libyan Deserts from prehistory to Late
Antiquity is followed by surveys of the archaeology of five important
sites: Charga, Dachla, Farafra, El-Haiz and Bahriya, Wadi Natrum and
Siwa. Elaborate tombs, wall paintings, reliefs, graffiti, statues and house
walls are all illustrated and described in detail. 155p, 130 col and 9 b/w pls,
46 b/w figs (Bildbände zur Archäologie, Von Zabern 2003) Hb £40.50
Bahriyah and Farafra
by Ahmed Fakhry. In 1938 it took two days to cross the desert sands to the
oasis of Bahriyah, much of which was spent digging your vehicle out of the
sand. This charming book, first published in 1973 and now with a new
introduction by Anthony J Mills, recounts Ahmed Fakhry’s journeys and
experiences in the oases of Bahriyah and Farafra in the western desert of
Egypt. It is a classic portrait of the lives and customs of the early 20th-century
inhabitants of these places, alongside a history of pharaonic and Greco-Roman
times. Fakhry presents a personal tour of the major sites and finds with
descriptions, plans and photographs. The introduction outlines Fakhry’s legacy
to the world of Egyptology and the changes brought to Bahriyah and Farafra
since his death in 1973, such as television, electricity, a new road system, tourism
and a new era where local dialects are disappearing and the youth grow ever
restless. 189p, 86 b/w illus (AUCP, 1974, rev edn 2003) Pb £12.95
The Fayoum and Wadi el-Rayan
by Alberto Siliotti. A short glossy pocket guide
to the Fayoum region of Egypt, its rich
archaeological heritage, flora and fauna. With
lots of colour photos, maps and plans, this
guide covers the pyramids and ancient
towns of the Fayoum, Lake Qarun and the
protected area of Wadi El-Rayan. 48p, col pls
(AUCP 2003) Pb £8.50

EGYPTIAN
PHARAOHS
The Pharaohs
by Christiane Ziegler. Accompanying an exhibition held at the
Palazzo Grassi in Venice, this book is a beautiful tribute to the
images, artworks, lives and legacy of the New Kingdom
pharaohs. More than 600 colour photographs complement a
series of thematic essays on the dual image of the pharaohs
as royal sovereigns and as private personalities. Christiane
Ziegler, along with a host of other contributors, discuss the
nature and function of the rulers, their divinity, image, state and administration,
their role as builders, royal tombs and mummies. The catalogue contains 275
entries, each with a detailed description and a colour photograph. 512p, col illus
(Thames & Hudson Engl edn 2002) Hb £55.00
Monarchs of the Nile
by Aidan Dodson. A revised edition of Adrian Dodson’s concise and
highly readable collection of royal biographies. Beginning with the reign
of Horus Djer in c.2975 BC and ending with Nektanebo II’s flight from
Egypt in 342 BC, Dodson introduces the reader to renowned, recently
rediscovered or forgotten kings and Pharaohs. Includes chronological
tables. 238p, 73 b/w illus (Rubicon 1995, AUCP rev edn 2000) Pb £16.95
Chronicle of the Pharaohs
by Peter A Clayton. This book sets the rulers of ancient Egypt in
chronological context from the earliest Dynastic Period to Cleopatra VII
and the start of Roman Egypt. The biographical portraits of each pharaoh
build into a comprehensive history of ancient Egypt, and reveal the way
in which individual rulers helped to shape Egyptian civilisation. Includes
hundreds of illustrations, diagrams and dynastic lists. 224p with 220 b/w
& 130 col figs & illus. (Thames & Hudson 1994, rep 2001) Hb £19.95
The Private Lives of the Pharaohs
by Joyce Tyldesley. This fascinating investigation uses the results of modern
scientific analytical techniques to uncover new personal details about Egypt’s
most famous pharaohs. Tyldesley focuses on three mysteries: the identity of
the builders of the Great Pyramids, reasons why the 18th dynasty died out,
and the identity of a mummified female temple singer. The scientific material,
including DNA research and facial reconstruction, is presented in an extremely
readable manner and brings characters such as Tutankhamun and Akhenaten
to life. 169p, 16 col and b/w pls (Channel 4 2000, Pb 2002) Pb £9.99
The Book of the Pharaohs
by Pascal Vernus and Jean Yoyotte. Now available in English, this is ‘an
encyclopedia of short essays on the pharaohs themselves, as well as on palaces,
dynasties, personages, subjects, and themes relating to the kings and their
rule’. The entries, which vary greatly in length, are targeted at the general reader
and include some hints for further reading. Includes chronologies and maps.
233p, b/w illus, maps (1996, Cornell UP Engl edn 2003) Hb £27.00
Nine Pharaohs
by Edda Bresciani. An English translation of Bresciani’s concise guide to
nine pharaohs: Cheops, Amenemhet III, Amenophis II, Tuthmosis IV,
Amenhophis IV-Akhenaten, Ramesses II, Amasis, Darius I and Alexander
the Great. 151p, b/w figs (Edizioni Plus 2002) Pb £12.95
Handbuch der ägyptischen Königsnamen
by Jürgen von Beckerath. A revised edition of Beckerath’s substantial and well
presented hieroglyphic catalogue of Egyptian rulers and their names, arranged
chronologically from the Predynastic period through to the Egyptian names
and titles for Roman Caesars. 314p (1984, Von Zabern rev edn 1999) Hb £42.00
Les Noms du Pharaon commes êtres autonomes au Nouvel Empire
by Cathie Spieser. This volume, comprising text, catalogue and images,
gathers together the iconographic and written sources for the
representation of the plethora of names for the Egyptian pharaohs. Over
three hundred examples are examined individually, including many
inscriptions and hieroglyphic reliefs, to define the divine and magical value
of royal names. 398p, 318 b/w figs (Vandenhoeck und Ruprecht 2000) Hb £64.00
The Pyramid Builder: Cheops, the Man behind the Great Pyramid
by Christine el Mahdy. In this reassessment of the Fourth Dynasty king Cheops,
el Mahdy presents a series of novel findings about Cheops, his life, his family,
and the building project that dominated his reign. Refuting Herodotus’ claims
that Cheops enslaved and abused his workers, this book shows them to have
been skilled, well-paid workers. 337p, b/w illus, 8p of col pls (Headline 2003, Pb
2004) Hb £20.00, Pb £7.99
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Conspiracies in the Egyptian Palace: Unis to Pepy I
by Naguib Kanawati. Recent excavations by Kanawati in the Old Kingdom
Unis and Teti cemeteries of Saqqara have supported the claims, voiced by
historian Manethno in the 3rd century BC, that King Teti, the founder of the
Sixth Dynasty, was murdered by his own bodyguards. In this fascinating book,
Kanawati presents the archaeological evidence from each excavated tomb in a
unique and enjoyable manner. The owner of each tomb, several of whom
appear to have been severely punished by the state, is presented in turn as a
prime suspect for the conspiracy and murder. Kanawati investigates evidence
from inscriptions and defaced artworks from each tomb and suggests a date
for them. The final section presents the results of Kanawati’s investigations.
208p, many b/w illus and figs (Routledge 2003) Hb £60.00
Hatchepsut: The Female Pharaoh
by Joyce Tyldesley. A rare insight into the controversial rule of Hatchepsut
who preferred to be known as ‘King’, rather than ‘Queen’. Tyldesley
examines the nature of her power and explores the attempts to destroy
her legacy after her death. 270p, b/w pls (Penguin 1998) Pb £9.99
The Speos Artemidos Inscription of Hatshepsut and Related Discussions
by Hans Goedicke. Hatshepsut’s early reign in particular is marked by several
events which not only impacted upon Egypt, but had repercussions far
beyond it: for example, the conflict with Thutmosis III, whom she forced
from the throne and possibly into exile; she created a hitherto unknown
religious fervour for the god Amun, and her reign also coincided with a
huge natural disaster which affected the entire eastern Mediterranean.
Different from most rulers, Hatshepsut revealed her motivations for
usurping power and her reactions to the problems she faced in a unique
inscription which survived on a rock-cut chapel that she built in gratitude
to the goddess Pakhet for saving her from potential devastation by diverting
a tidal-wave from Egypt. Analysis of the inscription text led to the thesis
that this tidal-wave was created by the cataclysmic explosion of the volcanic
island of Thera/Santorini. 160p, b/w figs (Halgo 2004) Pb £27.00
Tomb of Three Foreign Wives of Tuthmosis III
by Christine Lilyquist. In 1916 the tomb of three foreign wives of Thuthmosis
III was discovered by grave robbers in a remote valley to the southwest of the
Valley of the Kings. The gravegoods, which included magnificent gold head
dresses, diadems and ornaments as well as vessels and other offerings, were
dispersed among Egypt’s dealers. From 1918 Howard Carter and others
excavated the damaged tombs and endeavoured to buy the stolen artefacts,
many of which found homes in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The
Museum itself also excavated the tombs in 1988. This volume reassesses the
evidence, aided by the results of the 1988 excavations as well as a re-evaluation
of archaeological evidence from 1918-1948, and the artefacts, identifying which
of them genuinely belonged with the tomb and those which had been wrongly
assigned. The objects themselves are catalogued in great detail and illustrated.
393p, 268 b/w illus, tbs (Metropolitan Museum of Art 2003) Hb £85.00
Amenhotep III: Perspectives on his Reign
edited by David O’Connor and Eric H Cline. The roots of the political
and religious upheavals which took place in the reign of Akhenaten, the
heretic Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh, can largely be found in the reign of
his father and predecessor, Amenhotep III. Aside from adding to the
debate about his reign, this book also provides a good deal of information
not usually available to the more general reader. 393p, b/w pls, figs and illus
(Michigan UP 1998, Pb 2001) Hb £46.00, Pb £18.00
Akhenaten: History, Fantasy and Ancient Egypt
by Dominic Montserrat. Montserrat’s interesting and attractive study seeks to
explain the revival in interest in Akhenaten that began with the rediscovery of
the Pharaoh and his capital Amarna in the mid 19th century. Akhenaten, who
ruled in the mid 14th century BC, has been lauded as the originator of
monotheism, worshipping one god, and has been adopted as a revolutionary
and innovator by various groups, including European fascists, Afrocentrists,
homosexual activists and moralists. Montserrat’s focus is very much on the
cultural fantasies that surround Akhenaten but he also endeavours to discover
the historical figure to determine if there is any basis for the myths that now
surround him. The book includes a discussion of the archaeology of the city
of Amarna and the agendas of its excavators and visitors. The result is a
highly readable study of the intermingling of Egyptian and Victorian cultures.
219p, 21 figs, 20 pls (Routledge 2000, Pb 2003) Hb £40.00, Pb £18.99
Akhenaten and the Religion of Light
by Erik Hornung, translated by David Lorton. A concise and readable
account of Akhenaten and the cult he founded. Includes discussion of
the origins of the new religion, the principles upon which it was based,
changes in beliefs of the afterlife, the new Egyptian capital at Akhenaten
and both recent and 19th century approaches to research on this king.
160p, 15 b/w pls, 7 figs, map (Cornell UP 1999, Pb 2001) Pb £12.50
Akhenaten: Egypt’s False Prophet
by Nicholas Reeves. Akhenaten’s distorted appearance, his wife Nefertiti,
his adoption of a new single god and his creation of a new capital in the
desert have all spawned often outlandish theories about his ambition,
beliefs and personal habits. This fascinating, well-illustrated study makes
full use of archaeological and documentary sources to search for the truth
about Akhenaten, his family, his political and religious revolution, Amarna
and the systematic eradication of the pharaoh by his successors. 208p, 23
col and 118 b/w illus (Thames & Hudson 2001) Hb £18.95
Amarna: Ancient Egypt, the Age of Revolution
by Barbara Watterson. The story of Amarna is a tangle of myth and fact,
speculation and reality. The author unravels this, describing and explaining
the story of Akhenaten, Nefertiti and Akhet-Aten, their city and culture.
176p, 30 illus, 16 in col (Tempus 1999, Pb 2002) Pb £17.99
The Amarna Age: Egypt
by Frederick J Giles. Giles examines fragmentary sources for the political
history of the late 18th Dynasty and particularly for the co-regency of
Amenhotep and his son Akhenaten, and of Akhenaten and his son-in-
law Smenkhkare. Evidence includes royal burials, especially KV 55, art,
religious and political history for the 14th century BC. 285p, 9 col pls, 14 b/
w figs, 3 tbs (ACE Studies 6, Aris & Phillips 2001) Pb £45.00
Nefertiti: Egypt’s Sun Queen
by Joyce Tyldesley. Beyond the exquisite painted bust in the Berlin Museum,
we know little about Nefertiti. Wife of Akhenaten, adored by her family,
blessed by the sun god, and worshiped by her people, Nefertiti suddenly
and completely vanished from the historical record. Tyldesley draws on
archaeological, textual, and artistic evidence in a detailed discussion of
Nefertiti’s life and times at the ephemeral and heretical Amarna court.
256p, 16 b/w pls (Viking 1998, Penguin Pb 1999) Pb £8.99
Pharaohs of the Sun. Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Tutankhamen
by Rita E Freed, Yvonne J Markowitz and Sue H D’Auria. An exploration
of the mysteries of the Amarna culture of the 14th century. This catalogue,
taken from the millennium exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in
Boston, includes sculpture, architectural elements, ceramics, jewellery,
clothing, tools and furniture from this period of transition. 316p, 452 illus
(Thames & Hudson 1999) Hb £36.00
The Mysterious Death of Tutankhamun
by Paul Doherty. Why did the Boy Pharaoh die so young and so suddenly?
Doherty re-examines scientific, forensic, and archaeological evidence, as
well as the accounts of Howard Carter, to reconstruct the life, death and
burial of Tutankhamun. His reconstruction is set within the context of
political rivalry at court, especially amongst Tutankhamun’s closest advisers
(Ay and Horemheb), and is set against a backdrop of social and religious
dissent in Egypt as a whole. 260p, col pls (Constable 2002, Pb 2003) Pb £7.99
The Murder of Tutankhamen: A 3000-year-old murder mystery
by Bob Brier. Brier claims to have solved the riddle of the young pharaoh’s
death. With the assistance of medical-forensic and Egyptological specialists,
he reconstructs Tutankhamen’s last days and turns his suspicious gaze on
Aye, the commoner and Chief Adviser who succeeded him. 264p, num b/
w pls (Weidenfeld and Nicolson 1998, Phoenix Pb 1999) Pb £8.99
Ramesses: Egypt’s Greatest Pharaoh
by Joyce Tyldesley. An accessible biography that makes use of all available
evidence to examine both the legend of the god pharaoh Ramesses and the
remarkable man behind it. Tyldesley considers the achievements of Ramesses’
66-year reign as a ruler, administrator and warrior, and also examines his private
life. The book concludes with an overview of the immediate years following
his death in 1213 BC and the cult that grew up around him. 225p, b/w figs, 25
b/w pls (Viking 2000, Penguin Pb 2001) Pb £8.99
Pharaoh Triumphant. The Life and Times of Ramesses II
by K A Kitchen. A thorough and detailed account of one of the best
known pharaohs of Egypt, written by a leading expert on the subject.
Kitchen discusses the early life and childhood of the young king, his reign,
politics, wars and policies, and his death and the after-life. 272p 74 b/w figs,
4 maps (Aris & Phillips 1982, rep 1990) Pb £20.00
Das Königtum der Ramessidenzeit
edited by Rolf Gundlach and Ursula Rössler-Köhler. Twelve specialised
papers, from a symposium held in Bonn in 2001, examine the concept
and reality of kingship in Ramesside Egypt. Subjects include the idealised
form of kingship and its expression in the reign of Ramesses II, the
representation of kingship in texts and art, regents and international
relations, particularly with the Levant. The final section of papers discuss
the legacy of Ramesside kingship, focusing on Iron Age Palestine and
Greece and Rome. 368p, 2 b/w pls, b/w figs (Harrassowitz 2003) Hb £80.00
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The Reign of Ramesses IV
by A J Peden. Peden draws on a range of sources, including inscriptions,
monuments and ostraca, to present ‘a compact and comprehensive history
of the reign of Ramesses IV, who ruled Egypt at a point of transition
between the last days of her greatness under Ramesses III and her political
and economic decline under Ramesses IV’s successors’. Includes translations
of selected texts. 130p (Aris & Phillips 1994) Pb £15.00
The Black Pharaohs: Egypt’s Nubian Rulers
by Robert G Morkot. A comprehensive investigation of the Kushite
kingdom, present day northern Sudan, which briefly controlled Egypt
during the 8th century BC and influenced Egyptian affairs for hundreds
of years. Morkot examines ancient and antiquarian perceptions of the
exotic lands of Nubia and Ethiopia and attempts to tie the towns of
Kush to archaeological remains. A large part of the book concentrates on
the role of the Nubians during Egypt’s conflicts with Libya and the
Assyrians. 342p, 116 b/w figs and pls (Rubicon 2000) Hb £29.95, Pb £19.95
Portraits of the Ptolemies: Greek Kings as Egyptian Pharaohs
by Paul E Stanwick. The Ptolemaic dynasty drew on the rich Egyptian heritage
that they inherited, combined with unequalled wealth and a strong religious
identity, to produce a unique medium of legitimisation, that of royal portraiture.
Blending Egyptian and Greek styles, sculptural portraiture and those found
on coins were a major propaganda tool, crucial in the process of legitimisation
of the Ptolemies, and also had physical and conceptual functions. This study
looks at the ‘visual vocabulary’ invoked by the portraits, placing them within
their social and political context. More than 150 examples are given in an
illustrated catalogue. 236p, 282 b/w pls (Texas UP 2002) Hb £41.95
Königinnen vom Nil
by Michael Pfrommer. The West’s fascination with the queens of Egypt
has spread during more recent years into cinema and television. This richly
illustrated book uses models of cities and temples, as well as original
artworks, to explore the world of Hatschepsut and the Ptolemaic queens.
128p, many col illus (Von Zabern 2002) Hb £23.00
The Last Queens of Egypt
by Sally-Ann Ashton. Although Cleopatra VII is the most famous queen
of Egypt, she was from a long line of powerful, liberated women who
acted as consorts to the pharaohs. But did these women really enjoy
freedom and power, or were they in fact downtrodden and abused? This
general introduction examines the lives of seven Cleopatras, as well as
queens named Arsinoe, Berenike and Euridike, to name but a few.
Examining historical, archaeological, artistic and literary evidence, Ashton
assesses the position held by women, the titles given to them, how they
were portrayed in art and sculpture, their religious roles and how they
were regarded after death. 177p, 29 b/w illus (Pearson 2003) Hb £19.99
Cleopatras
by John Whitehorne. There was more than one Cleopatra in the Ancient World,
and this book looks at the lives and careers of those other Cleopatras – from
early Greek mythology to the Macedonian queens and princesses and the
many Cleopatras of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt – as well as the famous
Cleopatra VII. 243p, 21 illus (Routledge 1994, Pb 2001) Hb £65.00, Pb £17.99
Egypt in the Age of Cleopatra
by M Chauveau. A full and authoritative history of Cleopatra and life in
Egypt during her reign. Based on literary sources, numismatics and
inscriptions, Chauveau’s account provides comment on city and rural life,
religion and funeral, language, writing, administration, social and cultural
life. Now translated into English, this book provides a good introduction
to Cleopatra. 226p, 44 b/w illus (Cornell UP 2000) Hb £30.00, Pb £13.00
Cleopatra
by Pat Southern. A study of the Queen of Egypt, her relationship with
Rome, her ambitions, influence over others, and her dramatic death; this
book provides a concise reassessment of her impact on world history.
160p, 30 illus (Tempus 1999, Pb 2000) Pb £12.99
Cleopatra: Beyond the Myth
by M Chauveau. An English translation, by David Lorton, of Chauveau’s
concise history which aims to reduce Cleopatra’s life to facts and thereby
challenge the complaisance of scholars surrounding her personality and
reputation. 104p, 7 b/w illus (1998, Cornell UP Engl edn 2002) Hb £18.95
Cleopatra Reassessed
edited by Susan Walker and Sally-Anne Ashton. These nineteen contriubtions
were drawn from a symposium accompanying the special exhibition Cleopatra
of Egypt: from History to Myth, held at the British Museum in 2001. The
book is divided in four sections: Cleopatra and Egypt; Cleopatra and the
Hellenistic Greek Tradition: Cleopatra and Rome; Cleopatra Abroad. 144p, 70
b/w pls, 15 figs (Occasional Paper 103, BMP 2003) Pb £25.00

DAILY LIFE
Reflections of Osiris: Lives from Ancient Egypt
by John Ray. Here the history of Egypt is told through semi-biographical
accounts of twelve figures, many of which were linked to Saqqara, a site
of particular interest to the author. Drawing on documentary and
archaeological evidence, Ray explores the world in which these characters
lived, including Imhotep, Hatshepsut, Horemheb and Nectanebo. The god
Osiris is a recurring theme throughout, linking the ‘lives’. 176p, 2 maps
(Profile 2001, Pb 2002) Pb £7.99
Handbook to Life in Ancient Egypt
by A Rosalie David. This revised edition includes a new chapter on
‘Egyptology, Archaeology and Scientific Mummy Studies in Egypt’ and
an updated bibliography. The book is arranged thematically covering
history, government, society, religion, funerary beliefs, architecture, texts,
army and navy, foreign trade and transport, economy and industry, everyday
life. 417p, b/w illus, 9 maps (Facts on File 1998, rev edn 2003) Hb £37.50
Upper Egypt: Life Along the Nile
edited by Nicholas S Hopkins. This book, which accompanied an exhibition
held in 2003-2004 entitled The Nile – Jewel of Egypt, reflects on recent
research into daily life along the Nile in Upper Egypt from Cairo to the
Aswan. The thirteen essays look at aspects of language, kinship and family,
marriage, conflict resolution, tribes and tribalism, crafts, textiles, water
resources and religious life. 175p, many col pls (Aarhus UP 2003) Pb £19.95
The Pyramid Builders of Ancient Egypt
by Rosalie David. This book pieces together the everyday lives of the
skilled labourers of Kahun, a town specially built for pyramid workers.
Much of the ground-plan was recovered by Flinders Petrie, and the material
he uncovered is now housed in the Manchester Museum. The material
and the site has been restudied and this discussion of the evidence provides
new insights into the subject. 264p (Routledge 1996, Pb 1998) Pb £20.99
Egypt’s Golden Empire: The Dramatic Story of Life in the New Kingdom
by Joyce Tyldesley. Based on a television series of the same name, this
absorbing social history, written with Tyldesley’s usual flair and immediacy,
balances discussions of the private and public lives of the Pharaohs with
those of their subjects. Chapters examining principal New Kingdom
Pharaohs, from Ahmose to Ramesses III, alternate with discussions of
different sectors of Egyptian society, such as women, soldiers, priests,
farmers, villagers and undertakers. The study is well supported with
archaeological evidence and extracts from contemporary sources. 304p,
16 col pls (Headline 2001, Review Pb 2002) Pb £7.99
Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt
by Lionel Casson. The structure of New Kingdom tombs mirrored that of private
dwellings while a rich record of the routines of daily life was portrayed in tomb
decoration. This evidence forms the basis for Casson’s accessible discussion of
work, play and spirituality during the New Kingdom period (c.1550-1075 BC). 163p,
10 b/w figs (1975, Johns Hopkins UP rev edn 2001) Hb £40.50, Pb £13.50
Private Life in New Kingdom Egypt
by Lynn Meskell. Drawing on archaeological, iconographic and
documentary evidence, this is a scholarly reconstruction of the lives of
men and women during the 450 years that comprised the New Kingdom.
Meskell considers the role of communities and social groups, the
importance of love and sex and the ways in which Egyptians understood
the structure of their lives and their fate after death. The study, illustrated
throughout, is arranged according to the frame of a person’s life. 238p,
num b/w figs, maps (Princeton UP 2002, Pb 2004) Hb £22.95, Pb £12.95
Pharaoh’s People: Scenes from life in Imperial Egypt
by T G H James. James looks at the daily lives of the ordinary Egyptian
during the mid-18th Dynasty (c.1500-1400 BC), at his home, work and
relationships; builders, farmers, scribes, craftsmen, bureaucrats are all
included. He uses a variety of sources including wall paintings, inscriptions,
tombs and temples, archives, accounts and private correspondence. 282p,
16 b/w pls, 27 b/w figs (Tauris Parke 1984, Pb 2003) Pb £11.99
Ancient Lives: The Story of Pharaohs’ Tombmakers
by John Romer. Arguably we know more about the inhabitants of the
3,000 year old village of Deir el-Medina in Thebes than we do about any
other ancient community. This is due not only to extensive excavation but
also because of the mass of texts that have been discovered there in which
the intimate details of everyday life have been captured. This very readable
study recreates the lives of the tomb builders, artists and tomb robbers
who lived here, many of whom are known by name. 235p, b/w figs, col pls
(Weidenfeld and Nicolson 1984, Phoenix Pb 2003) Pb £14.99
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Village Life in Ancient Egypt
by A G McDowell. The thoughts and activities of
the inhabitants of Deir el Medina, their social and
religious life, education, literature and law, and their
work are interwoven with illustrations and translated
extracts from over 200 texts. 279p, b/w illus (Oxford
UP 1999, Pb 2001) Pb £20.99
Archaeologies of Social Life
by Lynn Meskell. Lynn Meskell takes a ‘third wave feminist approach’ to
the everyday life of ancient Egyptians, focusing primarily on social relations,
identity and the self, age, sex, class and ethnic distinctions. She takes as
her case study the village of Deir el Medina (c.1500-1100 BC) and the
community of royal workmen, architects and household servants, which
inhabited it. 260p, b/w figs and pls (Blackwell 1999) Pb £19.99
Culture and Society
Silent Images: Women in Pharaonic Egypt
by Zahi Hawass. The history of Pharaonic Egypt was recorded by a literate
and male elite but this well-illustrated volume presents that history through
the images of its women. Hawass presents stereotypical feminine
representations of queens, including Nefertiti and Nefertari, followed by
Queen Hatshepshut who declared herself King and was often represented
in male costume. Hawass also examines images of ordinary women
engaged in everyday activities. 207p, 150 col illus (Abrams 2000) Hb £32.00
Die Ägypterinnen: Eine Kulturgeschichte
by Christian Jacq. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Jacq initially focuses
on women in power, such as Isis, Nerfetari, Nefertiti, Hatschepsut and
Cleopatra. Other sections discuss images and descriptions of women as lovers,
wives and mothers, as workers and priests and spiritualists. 336p, b/w figs (1996,
Artemis & Winkler German edn 1998, Patmos Pb 2002) Pb £10.95
Wit and Humour in Ancient Egypt
by Patrick F Houlihan. Not everyone is aware of the fact but the ancient
Egyptians did possess a sense of humour. Houlihan’s well-illustrated study
looks for examples of Egyptian wit and humour in their literature and art
to determine what it was that made ancient Egyptians smile. These include
instances of verbal humour, comical temple decorations and depictions
of animals, caricatures or humorous sexual situations on papyri and ostraca.
170p, 146 b/w illus (Rubicon 2001) Hb £21.95, Pb £15.95
Affairs and Scandals in Ancient Egypt
by Pascal Vernus. Now translated into English from French, this book looks
at the troubled times of New Kingdom Egypt through five significant episodes
that demonstrate a crisis in social values. Placed within the historical, political,
economic and social context of the period and especially the reign of Ramesses
III, Vernus presents us with cases of tomb-robbing, strikes, injustices,
corruption in government and the judicial system, cover-ups, theft and
conspiracies at the heart of the royal succession. These episodes are revealing
about a period traditionally remembered for its prosperity, triumphs and
conquests. 211p, b/w figs (1993, Cornell UP 2003) Hb £17.50
Eros on the Nile
by Karol Mysliwiec. The religion and society of ancient Egypt relied heavily
upon erotic mythology and imagery which is perhaps not surprising for a
country that owed its civilisation to the fecundity of the Nile. Now
translated from Polish, this well-illustrated study examines this aspect of
the Egyptian character which, Mysliwiec argues, has been suppressed by
generations of Egyptologists and scholars. Mysliwiec discusses the function
and presentation of male and female sexuality, the relationship between
the pharaoh and the gods and within the royal family, the role of women
and the female figure in Egyptian religion and society and the contrast
between the romantic love depicted in art and literature and the reality of
arranged marriages and formal contracts. Fully illustrated. 180p, 8p of col
pls, many b/w illus (1998, Duckworth Engl edn 2004) Hb £20.00
Food fit for Pharaohs: An Ancient Egyptian Cookbook
by Michelle Berriedale-Johnson. The great fertility of the Nile valley provided
the ancient Egyptians with a delicious diet ranging from staples such as bread
and beer to herbs and spices like dill, mint and cumin. Using these ingredients
the author has created 35 recipes based on dishes the pharaohs and their
people may have eaten. 64p, 20 col pls, 25 b/w pls (BMP 1999) Hb £8.99
The Pharaoh’s Feast
by Oswald Rivera. Subtitled ‘From pit-boiled roots to pickled herring, cooking
through the ages with 110 simple recipes’, this book is essentially a collection
of recipes and ingredients lists from across the world, extracted from written
sources dating from the mid-5th century BC onwards. Despite the title, recipes
are presented not only from Egypt, but from Classical Greece, medieval Europe,
and across the world. 277p (Four Walls Eight Windows 2003) Pb £11.99
Warfare and Misbehaviour
Weapons, Warriors and Warfare in Early Egypt
by Gregory Phillip Gilbert. This detailed study of warfare in early Egypt is
firmly based on the material evidence of weapons discovered on prehistoric
and Early Dynastic sites as well as the earliest images of hunting or warfare.
The weapons, mostly Palaeolithic and Neolithic and made from stone, flint,
wood, bone and ivory, are considered alongside the evidence of human
remains with signs of violent injuries. Finally, Gilbert draws conclusions
about early Egyptian warrior society, warfare and hunting rituals and the
role of warfare in Egyptian state formation. Includes a corpus of weapons.
210p, b/w figs (Archaeopress BAR S1208, 2004) Pb £32.00
Fighting Pharaohs: Weapons and Warfare
by Robert B Partridge. This book looks in some detail at the recurring image of a
pharaoh smiting the enemies of Egypt. Bartridge examines the types of weapons
used, the training of the troops, the tactics for battles and sieges and the military
campaigns themselves. 336p, 402 b/w illus (Peartree 2002) Hb £23.80, Pb £17.80
Judgement of the Pharaoh: Crime and Punishment in Ancient Egypt
by Joyce Tyldesley. This very readable study presents the dark side of ancient
Egypt. Accompanied by numerous extracts from contemporary sources,
Tyldesley examines the full range of crimes that plagued Egypt, from grave
robbing and necrophilia to the ‘murder’ of Tutankhamun, and state
punishments. The book is divided into three parts: administration of the
law, crimes against the state and civil or private offences. 199p, 4p of b/w
pls (Weidenfeld and Nicolson 2000, Pb 2002) Pb £7.99
Vergehen und Strafen: Zur Sanktionierung abweichenden
Verhaltens im alten Ägypten
by Renate Müller-Wollermann. This is a detailed and specialised analysis
of ancient Egyptian attitudes towards social deviancy and the laws and
punishments that the state developed to deal with it. Following a
background discussion of secular and religious authorities, Müller-
Wollermann examines in turn the types of behaviour deemed deviant in
Egypt. These include offences against the Pharaoh, civil unrest, blasphemy,
robbery, violence, homosexuality, slander and tomb robbery. The final
section considers the punishments ranging from torture and execution to
exile and slave labour. 343p (Probleme der Ägyptologie 21, Brill 2004) Hb £87.50
Plants and Animals
Domestic Plants and Animals: The Egyptian Origins
by D J Brewer, D B Redford and S Redford. No development has had a greater
effect on human history than the introduction of domesticated plants and
animals. Although the inception of domesticates and agriculture rose
independently in several regions of the world, the Near East has been
considered the cradle of early agriculture and Egypt the site of the earliest
great civilisation to use it. This volume explores the development and extent
of Egyptian agriculture and the various domestic species used. Illustrated with
wall paintings and reliefs. 160p, 94 figs & 6 tbls (Aris & Phillips 1994) Pb £30.00
Funerary Sacrifice of Animals in the Egyptian Predynastic Period
by Diane Victoria Flores. Animal burials are frequent discoveries in Egypt yet
it can be difficult to reconstruct their religious and cultural significance. This
study examines animals in human graves, possibly intended as food offerings,
but the emphasis is on independent Predynastic animal burials because these
provide greater archaeological evidence for animal cults and possible sacrifice.
Flores examines the geographic distribution of the burials and the types of
animal represented. 160p, b/w figs (Archaeopress BAR S1153, 2003) Pb £31.00
Das Tier im Alten Ägypten
by Philippe Germond. Richly illustrated throughout, this is a colourful
exploration of the role of animals in Egyptian art and society. Germond
demonstrates that animals were central to Egyptian religion and daily life,
reflecting the close relationship between the Egyptians and the natural world
around them. Using evidence from wall-paintings, reliefs, papyri, sculpture,
faience and hieroglyphs, sections examine the role of domesticated animals,
dangerous wild animals, the pantheon of gods and the magical properties of
animals. 223p, 279 col illus (Hirmer 2001) Hb £60.00
Mammals of Ancient Egypt
by Dale J Osborn and J Osbornová. This encyclopedic and authoritative book
focuses on the mammals depicted by the Egyptians and the many roles they
played: as gods, magical beings, medicine, food, for sport or simply as pets.
Summaries are given of the distributions of each species and there are extensive
notes on natural history. 224p, with many b/w pls (Aris & Phillips 1998) Pb £35.00
Fish and Fishing in Ancient Egypt by D J Brewer and R F Friedman.
128p, 14 col and 85 b/w pls (Aris & Phillips 1989) Pb £28.00
The Birds of Ancient Egypt by P F Houlihan with S M Goodman. 224p,
198 b/w pls (Aris & Phillips 1986) Pb £30.00
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Codex of Ancient Egyptian Plant Remains
by Christian de Vartavan and Victoria Asensi Amoros. The authors present a
codex of more than 4,600 identifications of Egyptian plant remains, bringing
together material from more than 350 archaeobotanical reports. The entries
cover the Palaeolithic to Islamic and Ottoman periods. Includes a short French
and English introduction. 401p (Triade Exploration 1997) Hb £70.00
Hidden Fields of Tutankhamun
by Christian de Vartavan. A scholarly analysis of the plant material recovered
from Tutankhamun’s tomb, rediscovered by the author in Kew’s Royal Botanical
Garden.The fragments from the Pharaoh’s wreath and other vegetal matter
were contaminated with seeds from many other crops and weeds. Based on a
total of 145 species, de Vartavan is able to reconstruct an ancient Egyptian
field. 222p, 1 col pl and 60 b/w pls, b/w figs (Triade Exploration 1999) Pb £72.00
The Garden in Ancient Egypt
by Alix Wilkinson. Wilkinson focuses on garden design throughout Egypt’s
ancient history, using archaeological, textual and iconographic sources. 230p,
20 col pls, 90 figs (Rubicon 1998) Pb £18.95
Die Heilpflanzen der Ägypter
by Renate Germer. An illustrated and well-presented guide to medicinal plants
and herbs in Egypt as well as Egyptian medical folklore and treatments. Germer
also considers the wider significance of plants within Egyptian society as a
whole, such as the lotus which was regarded as a symbol of regeneration.
German text. 175p, 73 b/w figs (Artemis and Winkler 2002) Hb £19.95
Heiliger Baum, Heiliges Tier: Mensch und Natur in archaischen Kulturen
by Peter Gerlitz. Plants and animals have played a significant role in the
mythologies and religions of past and present cultures. The importance of
the mother nature figure in particular cannot be underestimated. This detailed
study, which adopts a theological and philosophical approach, discusses and
compares different attitudes towards nature, the adoption
of natural symbols and deities, and views of
creation and the afterlife. Sections discuss
mythologies from across the ancient world,
from the Americas to Asia, but with
emphasis on the belief systems of
Greece, Rome and Egypt. German text.
286p (1992, Patmos Pb edn 2003) Pb £9.50
Economy and Technology
The Egyptian Calendar: A Work for Eternity
by Anne-Sophie von Bomhard. A detailed study of the structure of the
Egyptian calendar which looks at how the year was perceived as part of a
perfect cycle that would be complete in 1460 years. This is a complex treatise,
supplemented with numerous calendars. 105p, 91 col and b/w illus (Periplus
1999) Hb £40.00
Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology
edited by Paul T Nicholson and Ian Shaw. This detailed and technical book
covers all aspects of craftsmanship in ancient Egypt, from the construction
of the pyramids and the carving of statues to mummification, boat-
building, jewellery-making, brewing, carpentry, hairstyling, tailoring and
basket weaving. Drawing on archaeological, experimental, ethnographic
and laboratory work, the twenty-five chapters, by well-regarded scholars,
present up-to-date and accessible information on a wide array of
techniques. 500p, 393 figs, 26 tbs (Cambridge UP 2000) Hb £120.00
Transport in Ancient Egypt
by Robert B Partridge. From papyrus rafts to the later construction of huge
boats used for trade and transportation of heavy materials. Some ships and
chariots have miraculously survived in the dry climate and the author draws
upon these examples, as well as contemporary illustrations, to illuminate all
aspects of transport. 160p, 122 b/w pls (Rubicon 1996) Pb £14.95
Grain Transport in the Ramessid Period: Papyrus Baldwin and
Papyrus Amiens
by Jac J Janssen. This catalogue is the definitive publication of a mid-20th Dynasty
papyrus discovered in the necropolis at Assiut in the early 1880s. The bottom half
is in the BM (P. BM. EA 10061) while the top half is in the Amiens Museum (Inv.
M.P. 88.3.5). The two halves were identified as coming from the same roll by Janssen
in 1994, and he here presents a full hieroglyphic transcription, translation and
commentary of the texts which contain a record of grain transport, with information
about a fleet of 21 cargo ships belonging to the Domain of Amun. 152p, 53 b/w
illus (BMP 2004) Hb £125.00
Ägyptische Algorithmen
by Annette Imhausen. This detailed and technical analysis of ancient Egyptian
algorithms is based on a catalogue of numerous Middle Egyptian mathematic
texts. 387p (Ägyptische Abhandlungen 65, Harrasowitz 2003) Hb £50.00

RELIGION AND
MAGIC
Religion and Magic in Ancient Egypt
by Rosalie David. Drawing on all manner of sources, both
archaeological and literary, this is a well-written and accessible
investigation of the role of religion in the evolution of ancient
Egypt’s civilisation between c.5000 BC and AD 500. After an
initial look at the significance of the Nile in the shaping of
Egypt’s religion, Rosalie David examines the beliefs that defined
each Dynastic Period in turn. These include the sun cult of the Old
Kingdom, Osiris of the Middle Kingdom and the heresies and conflicts
of the New Kingdom. Finally, the book looks at the influence of Greco-
Roman religions. Throughout, David explains her terms and supports her
case with extracts from contemporary texts as well as examinations of
the iconography and layout of paintings and monuments. Includes a full
glossary. 488p, 51 b/w pls, 24 b/w figs, maps (Penguin 2002) Pb £9.99
The Ancient Gods Speak: A Guide to Egyptian Religion
edited by Donald B Redford. This A to Z guide to aspects of Egyptian
religion comprises more than ninety entries taken from the work of some
of the foremost Egyptologists. Discussions of varying lengths are given
on the afterlife, amulets, Anubis, burial practices, royal cults, private cults,
deities, fate, Hathos, Isis, magic, masks, Nefertum, offerings, oracles, piety,
Seth, taboo, tombs and lots more besides. A short introduction by Donald
B Redford sets the scene and introduces the reader to the unique belief
system of the Egyptians. This book includes a list of the works cited, an
index and illustrations. Contributors include: James P Allen, Ann Rosalie
David, Aidan Dodson, Olaf E Kaper, Barbara S Lesko, Lise Manniche, Boyo
Ockinga, Gay Robins, David P Silverman and Kent R Weeks. 405p, 28 b/w pls
and figs (Oxford UP 2002) Pb £20.00
Egyptian Divinities: The All Who are the One
by Moustafa Gadalla. This brief examination of Egyptian religion, as
opposed to mythology, argues that the ancient Egyptians believed in only
one god and that each of the many divinities were created to represent or
symbolise different aspects of that one supreme deity. Gadalla examines
the role and symbolism of each god or goddess in turn, highlighting their
place within Egyptian theology. Each divinity is illustrated. 127p, b/w figs
(Tehuti Research Foundation 2001) Pb £7.99
Royal Festivals in the Late Predynastic Period and the First Dynasty
by Alejandro Jiménez Serrano. Serrano’s thesis examines the relationship
between kingship and festivals in Egypt between c.3380 and 2910 BC.
The study uses such sources as the Palermo Stone to reconstruct festivals
of enthronement and victory as well as the sed and Sokar festivals. The
study is illustrated throughout with images from inscriptions and tablets.
116p, 57 b/w figs (Archaeopress BAR S1076, 2002) Pb £25.00
The Priests of Ancient Egypt
by Serge Sauneron and translated by David Lorton. A highly readable
account of the priests, beliefs and organised religion of ancient Egypt.
Sauneron presents the religious and physical landscape of ancient Egypt
through its temples and tombs accompanied by numerous extracts from
Egyptian and classical texts. This study fulfils Sauneron’s principal aim to
make Egyptology accessible to a wider audience. 215p, b/w figs (Seuil 1957,
English edn 1998, Cornell UP 2000) Hb £36.50, Pb £13.50
Egyptian Magic
by E A Wallis Budge. A facsimilie reprint of a late 19th-century study which highlights
the importance of magic in the Egyptian belief system, examining the role of
magic stones and amulets, spells, magic names and ceremonies, as well as demonic
possession, ghosts, and so forth. 234p, 7 b/w illus (Kegan Paul rep 2002) Hb £75.00
Stein und Zeit: Mensch und Gesellschaft im Alten Ägypten
by Jan Assmann. Perhaps more than any other culture, the ancient Egyptians
left extensive, often tantalising, evidence for their culture and religion in their
architecture and reliefs. This well-presented study examines the symbols and
formulae of this evidence, as well as texts, in order to explore Egyptian society.
Assmann discusses the juxtaposition between daily life and the afterlife which
dominated Egyptian culture so completely, the magical and spiritual nature of
the Egyptian view of the cosmos, the symbolism of hieroglyphs and religious
texts. Sections also examine depictions of human figures in art and the
combination of humanity and divinity in theology. The final section looks at
the political aspect of Egyptian religion, particularly the godliness of the
pharaohs, the role of rituals in politics and royal texts. German text. 334p, b/
w figs (Fink 1991, rep 2003) Hb £27.95
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Behind Closed Eyes: Dreams and Nightmares in Ancient Egypt
by Kasia Szpakowska. This new book is the first to present a comprehensive
study of dreams as they were perceived and interpreted by the Egyptians
in the third and second millennia BC – from the Old to New Kingdoms.
The author examines the various roles dreams could play in ancient
Egyptian society, whether political, religious, magical or literary. The work
is accessibly written, and should inform the wider study of psychology
and comparative religion. Its arguments are based on an intimate study of
the original Egyptian texts. The texts themselves are here set out in
translation. 237p (Classical Press of Wales 2003) Hb £40.00
The Egyptian Book of Living and Dying
by Joanna Fletcher. This is a colourful study of the complex belief systems
of the Egyptians, tracing the journey of the soul from creation to the
Underworld and afterlife. Alongside lots of colour images, quotations from
Egyptian sources, sites and artefacts, Fletcher describes various aspects
of Egyptian funerary rituals, spells and incantations, myths, gods and
pharaohs, magic and religious and cosmological concepts. Aimed at the
general reader. 144p, many col pls (Duncan Baird 2003) Pb £9.99
Ägyptische Geheimnisse
by Jan Assmann. Mysteries or secrets were central to the religion of ancient
Egypt, with clues and references concealed in texts, artworks and entire
monuments. This detailed and annotated study investigates the philological
and iconographic evidence for the arcane in artworks depicting the cosmos,
in texts describing life and death, in esoteric Greco-Egyptian papyri and
in mythology. 253p, b/w figs (Fink 2004) Hb £23.00
Embodied Lives: Figuring Ancient Maya and Egyptian Experiences
by Lynn M Meskell and Rosemary A Joyce. Drawing on feminist theory,
art history, archaeology, anthropology and psychoanalysis, this study
explores the concerns and beliefs of two ancient cultures as they were
expressed through the body and the self. Meskell and Joyce explore the
significance of the embodied experience in Ancient Maya and Egyptian
cultures and how they were revealed, in particular, through material remains.
Subjects such as sexuality and phallic culture, memory, monumental art,
cult activities, body demarcation, magic practices, and the persistence of
the physical body in death and the question of the afterlife, are all discussed.
184p, b/w figs (Routledge 2003) Hb £57.50, Pb £18.99
Das Schlangensymbol. Geschichte, Machen, Mythos
by Hans Egli. The power, danger and grace of the snake has made it a
persistent symbol in the mythologies and religions of cultures, both ancient
and modern. Egli searches for the snake in the artworks and literatures of
the past, including ancient Egypt, prehistoric cultures, Greece and Rome,
the Bible and the East. The study is mostly thematic as Egli looks for
common themes and motifs, such as the snake’s association with might,
with sex and love, and within the mythology of the creation. A section
also looks at that most feared of serpents, the dragon. 324p, b/w illus
(1982, Patmos Pb 2003) Pb £9.95
The Setian: The Mysteries of the Shadows
by Billie Walker-John, edited and introduced by Alan Richardson. Known
as the ruling deity of Nubt in Upper Egypt and associated with a beast
that took a number of different forms, Set was at one time the chosen
god for the common people of Egypt who perhaps understood rather
than feared his dark powers. This study comprises a series of articles written
by the late Billie Walker John, which together form a detailed study of
Set’s origins, characteristics and his role in the Mysteries of the Shadows.
107p, b/w illus (Ignotus 2003) Pb £9.99
The Egyptian Book of Days: The calendar of ancient Egypt
compiled by Mélusine Draco. The Egyptians were amongst the first people
to devise a proper calendrical system of the days, months, festivals and
days of religious observance of the year. A year in the life of Egypt is
compiled here from information written on Greek and Demotic magical
papyri. The movement of the stars, seasonal cycles and, especially, the
annual flooding of the Nile gave the Egyptians a surprisingly accurate
and reliable calendar. 135p (Ignotus 2001) Pb £9.95
The Egyptian Book of Nights
by Mélusine Draco. Following on from The Egyptian Book of Days, this
book contains a good deal of ‘conjecture and speculation’ on how Egyptian
magic and deities were linked to stellar constellations. Despite ancient
Egyptian texts referring to the constellations, there are few that we
recognise today and therefore Draco brings a ‘blend of modern astrological
symbolism, magical correspondences... and genuine historical and
astronomical references’ together. He takes each zodiac sign in turn and
relates it to the Egyptian belief system. For example, Leo the lion as a
symbol of kingship, associated with the sun and with the deity Horus.
102p, b/w figs (Ignotus Press 2003) Pb £9.99
Egyptian Mystics: Seekers of the Way
by Moustafa Gadalla. Gadalla explains how the origins of alchemy and
present day Sufism can be found in ancient Egypt and how Egyptian
mysticism can also be detected in Islam. Sections also compare the ancient
Egyptian and Christian calendars revealing, therefore, similarities in
cosmology. 192p, illus (Tehuti Research Foundation 2003) Pb £10.50
The Inner Guide to Egypt
by Billie Walker-John and Alan Richardson. This ‘magical journey to the
Land of the Pharaohs’ travels down the Nile, visiting its sacred sites whilst
guiding the reader through the mysteries of ancient Egyptian religion.
The journey is presented as a spiritual voyage down the ‘river of
consciousness’. Certainly, as the back cover proclaims, this is ‘a guidebook
like no other’. 194p, b/w figs (Arcania 1991, Ignotus rep 2004) Pb £11.99
K2 Quest of the Gods
by Ralph Ellis. According to Ellis, not only were the pyramids constructed to
represent the astral belt of Orion, the shafts within the Great Pyramid also
formed a map that would direct the intrepid traveller to a lost ‘Hall of Records’
buried below the K2 mountain. Not only that, the
sole purpose behind Alexander the Great’s
journey to the Himalayas was to discover this
fount of all knowledge. A huge amount of
mathematical data concerned with both
pyramid and mountain is included in support
of this argument which, Ellis admits, is
somewhat ‘obscure’. 188p, 11 col pls, b/w figs (Edfu
Books 2000, rev edn 2001) Pb £10.00
Shire Egyptology Guides
Egyptian Mummies
by Barbara Adams. Explains and illustrates the development of human and
animal mummification from the Early Dynastic to the Roman period. 64p,
49 b/w pls and figs (Shire Egyptology 1, 1984, rep 1988-98) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Gods and Myths
by Angela P Thomas. A short introduction to the complex belief systems
of Egypt with sections on animal and cosmic deities, myths and legends,
the deification of people and the afterlife. Includes a glossary. 64p, 48 b/w
figs (Shire Egyptology 2, 1986, rep 2001) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Textiles
by Rosalind Hall. A useful discussion of woven fabrics, the dyeing process,
spinning and weaving, sewing and darning, laundry and imperial wardrobes.
72p, 52 b/w figs (Shire Egyptology 4, 1986, rep 1990, rep 2001) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Pottery
by Colin A Hope. An informative guide to pottery use and production in
Egypt from c.3000 to 332 BC. Hope discusses the different types produced,
their functions, decoration and historical development. 64p, 76 b/w figs and
pls (Shire Egyptology 5, 1987, rep 2001) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Towns and Cities
by Eric P Uphill. Uphill discusses the reasons for urban growth and describes
the various types of centres: provincial centres, workmen’s villages, royal
residences, military and frontier towns, religious centres. 72p, 36 b/w pls and
figs (Shire Egyptology 8, 1988, rep 2001) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Food and Drink
by Hillary Wilson. Wilson places special emphasis on bread, beer, cereals,
meat, fish and fowl, the Egyptian kitchen and methods of preparing and
preserving food. 64p, 66 b/w figs (Shire Egyptology 9, 1988, rep 2001) Pb £4.99
Akhenaten’s Egypt
by Mark Smith. An accessible well-illustrated introduction to Akhenaten’s
life and times, encompassing the impact of his religious and administrative
reforms on Egyptian society. Using archaeological and iconographic sources,
Smith also looks at Akhenaten’s relationships with his wife, Nefertiti, and
his daughters. 768p, 60 b/w figs (Shire Egyptology 10, 1988, rep 1996) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Rock-cut Tombs
by Aidan Dodson. This book traces the development of the rock-cut tomb.
Includes the New Kingdom royal tombs at Thebes and Amarna and groups
of private tombs from the Old Kingdom onwards. 64p, 62 b/w pls (Shire
Egyptology 14, 1991) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Medicine
by Carole Reeves. Mummified bodies, medical papyri and numerous
paintings and reliefs provide evidence for this introduction to disease
and its treatment in Egypt. 72p with figs and pls. (Shire Egyptology 15,
1992, rep 2001) Pb £4.99
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Gods and Myths
Gods of Ancient Egypt
by Barbara Watterson. The book takes the
form of a gazetteer with separate entries for
each of the major deities, details of relevant
mythology, characteristics of the God and
details of sanctuaries and places with which
they were associated. Well illustrated and well
written. 280p, 16 col illus (Sutton Publishing 1996,
Pb 2003) Pb £7.99
The Gods of Ancient Egypt
by Pascal Vernus and Erich Lessing. An exploration of the role of religion in
ancient Egyptian culture and daily life. This is a large-format book with a brief
text punctuated by many fine photographs by Lessing, which conveys the
fundamentals of Egyptian religion. There are suggestions for further reading,
a glossary, maps and a chronology. 202p, col pls (Tauris Parke 1998) Hb £39.50
The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
by Richard Wilkinson. A systematic survey of deities that combines a clearly
presented text with lots of illustrations. The opening chapters discuss the
birth, rule and decline of the gods, their form and role in religious life,
religion and piety and links between gods and kingship. The large catalogue
includes powerful, well-known gods as well as minor ones and of every
shape size and variety including male and female gods, mammalian, avian,
reptilian and inanimate gods. 256p, 388 illus (132 in col) (Thames & Hudson
2003) Hb £24.95
Graeco-Roman Egypt
by Simon P Ellis. Portrays everyday life in Egyptian society from 332 BC to
AD 395: finance, family, friends, settlements, technological advances etc. 56
p, 40 b/w pls (Shire Egyptology 17, 1992) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Faience and Glass
by Paul T Nicholson. Examines the history and technology of making
faience and glass from Predynastic times to the end of pharaonic Egypt.
80p, 50 b/w (Shire Egyptology 18, 1993) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Boats and Ships
by Steve Vinson. An examination of the physical environment of the Nile
Valley, and the remains of Early Dynastic boats and Middle Kingdom ship
boats. With many examples. 56p (Shire Egyptology 20, 1994) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Woodworking and Furniture
by Geoffrey Killen. Discusses the sources of wood, techniques and tools,
and the work of carpenters, examining pieces now housed in museums.
64p, 65 b/w pls (Shire Egyptology 21, 1994) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Models and Scenes
by Angela M J Tooley. A discussion of Egyptian models, where they are
found, who owned them, what purpose they served, where in the tomb
they were placed and how they relate to tomb scenes. 72p, 67 b/w pls (Shire
Egyptology 22, 1995) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Shabtis
by Harry M Stewart. A well-illustrated guide to the shabtis which substituted
for their owners during the irksome chores of the afterlife. Stewart looks at
their manufacture, function, iconography, inscriptions and containers. 64p,
52 b/w illus (Shire Egyptology 23, 1995) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Temples
by Steven Snape. Different chapters explain the nature of Egyptian gods
and why they needed temples, what went on within the buildings, and how
priests, acting on behalf of the king, served the god on a daily basis and in
regular festivals. 64p, 66 b/w pls (Shire Egyptology 24, 1997) Pb £4.99
Protodynastic Egypt
by Barbara Adams and Krysztof M Cialowicz. The major sites, material
culture, iconography, writing, foreign contacts and the early kings of the
First Dynasty are discussed and illustrated. 72p, 46 b/w figs (Shire Egyptology
25, 1997) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Statues
by Gay Robbins. This guide focuses on the variety of statues of Egyptian
deities, kings and other authoritarian figures erected in tombs and temples
over a three thousand year period. Gay Robins considers the materials used,
techniques of production, the different types and styles, the subjects,
inscriptions and their historical and social context. 64p, 51 b/w figs and pls
(Shire Egyptology 26, 2001) Pb £4.99
Pocket Dictionary of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
by George Hart. With a different god presented on each page, this slim
guide provides a colourful introduction to Egyptian religion. Short
descriptions are accompanied by illustrations of paintings, sculptures and
artefacts. 48p, col illus (BMP 2001) Hb £6.99
Gods and Myths of Ancient Egypt
by Robert A Armour. Armour’s enjoyable and clearly presented guide to
the gods and myths of Egypt, first published in 1986, has now been revised
with numerous photographs and figure drawings depicting each god in
its characteristic form. Drawing together religious texts, inscriptions and
paintings, Armour retells Egypt’s most significant myths in accessible and
lively prose. 207p, b/w illus, figs (AUCP 1986, 2nd edn 2001) Pb £15.95
The Search for God in Ancient Egypt
by Jan Assmann. An English translation of Assmann’s views on ancient
Egyptian religion, theology and piety. It includes in–depth discussions of
complex theological and religious concepts within Egyptian belief systems,
polytheism, myth, the universe and so on. 275p 6 b/w figs (Cornell UP Engl
edn 2001) Hb £30.50, Pb £16.95
Lexikon der agyptischen Gotter I-VII
edited by Christian Leitz. The Dictionary of Egyptian Deities and Divine
Designations is the essential guide to the thousands of gods and goddesses
mentioned in Ancient Egyptian inscriptions and texts. Each of the 56,500
entries includes information about the variant spellings of the god’s name,
the date of references, information about the god’s appearance (human,
animal or mixed), indication of the relationship to other deities,
bibliography and references. This important reference work, the result of
over ten years work by German researchers, has been published in seven
volumes (organised in Egyptian alphabetical order) during 2002 and 2003.
The text is in German. (Peeters 2002-2003) Each Hardback volume can be
bought separately for £95.00 each
The Cult of Ra: Sun-Worship in Ancient Egypt
by Stephen Quirke. Aimed at the general reader, this is a well-illustrated
and informative investigation of the archaeological, epigraphic and
iconographic evidence for the cult of Ra. Beginning with the first Bronze
Age depictions of Ra, Quirke examines the development of the mythology,
the measurement of time, solar hymns and rituals, associated architecture,
and the cult’s fullest expression during the reign of Akhenaten. 184p, 97
b/w illus (Thames & Hudson 2001) Hb £18.95
The Egyptian God Tutu: A Study of the Sphinx-God and Master of
Demons with a Corpus of Monuments
by Olaf E Kaper. The god Tutu is known to have existed before the
Ptolemaic period in Egypt and is recorded in Greek, Demotic and Roman
documents, and featured on a range of monuments and stelae. Represented
as a striding sphinx with a crown of ostrich feathers and a pair of ram’s
horns, he appears on a number of stelae, as relief decoration and as statues.
Here, Kaper devotes chapters to investigating the names and titles of
Tutu, exploring his iconography, and presents a definition of his
characteristics, his role and place among the pantheon of gods. Kaper
traces the development of the cult of Tutu, demonstrating that it was
prevalent for more than 800 years and, in the Ptolemaic period, increasingly
linked with the god Amun-Re. A catalogue of 185 representations of Tutu
is given at the end. 415p, many b/w figs and pls (Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta
119, Peeters 2003) Hb £68.00
Thoth: The Hermes of Egypt
by Patrick Boylan. Friend and legal adviser to Osiris’ son and heir Horus,
Thoth was one of the five principal deities. This is a thorough examination
of references to Thoth in ancient Egyptian literature and ritual, and in
Greco-Roman texts of the Ptolemaic period. The study refers particularly
to the early Pyramid texts and the Book of the Dead. 215p (Oxford UP
1922, rep 1998) Hb £12.99
The Cult of Isis in the Roman Empire: Isis Invicta
by Malcolm Drew Donalson. Isis was originally thought to have personified
the fertile lands of Egypt’s Delta but her influence and popularity was to
spread across many cultures and religions outside of Egypt. Although never
acknowledged as an official cult by the Romans, Isis had wide-reaching appeal
among emperors and plebeians alike. This study is divided into two parts with
the first section devoted to discussing the nature and characteristics of the
goddess and her mythology, the cultic activities surrounding her, priests and
priestesses of Isis, temple architecture and Isiac calendrical observances. The
second part forms a historical survey of Isiac cult from its first introduction
into Italy in the late Republic to the late 2nd century AD. Through literary,
epigraphic, archaeological and artistic evidence, Donalson reveals how and
why Isis was received into the pantheon of Roman gods. 242p, 6 col pls (Studies
in Classics 22, Edwin Mellen 2003) Hb £69.95
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TOMBS AND GRAVES
Old Kingdom
Study of Spatial Distribution of Large and Richly Endowed Tombs
in Egyptian Predynastic and Early Dynastic Cemeteries
by Juan Jose Castillos. This is a short ‘position paper’ describing the author’s
analysis of varying burial practices between the Predynastic and Early
Dynastic periods in Egypt. This period has been seen as crucial in the
development of a Pharaonic civilisation, and this is another building block
in the study of growing inequalities. 11p, 8 tables, 16 maps & figs. Stapled
pamphlet (SSEA Studies 2, Benben 1983) Pb £6.95
Slab Stelae of the Giza Necropolis
by Peter der Manuelian. Fifteen slab stelae and stela fragments were found set
into the exterior walls of the Giza mastaba tombs from the reign of Khufu
and his successors. Taken as a group, they provide one of the most important
sources of Egyptian artistic and historical documents of the early Old
Kingdom. This publication presents a fresh interpretation, with ‘digital
epigraphy’ facsimile drawings, translations, original discovery photographs and
recent colour images taken at Giza. The book is published in full colour, with
numerous charts and catalogues, gathering information on all Giza tombs
with slab stelae emplacements, the history of their excavation, previous research,
and comparative and interpretative chapters. Appendices include both colour
and line drawing palaeographies of all hieroglyphs from the stelae, and a
collection of the enigmatic ‘linen lists’ that adorn the Giza stelae and many
other Archaic and Old Kingdom monuments. 278p, 314 col illus, 30 col pls,
(Publications of the Pennsylvania-Yale Expedition to Egypt Number 7, 2003) Hb £95.00
Tombs at Giza, Volume 1: Kaiemankh (G4561) and Seshemnefer I (G4940)
by N Kanawati. A report on two tombs: Kaiemankh, who held the offices of
Superintendent of the Treasury and Superintendent of Priests, and
Seshemnefer I, the Royal Chamberlain, Priest of Heket, Judge and
Administrator. In this volume Kanawati includes historical details on the
occupants of the tombs and their date, as well as discussions of the inscriptions
and architectural features. 68p, 51 pls (2 in col) (ACE 16, 2001) Pb £45.00
Tombs at Giza, Volume 2: Seshathetep/Heti (G5150), Nesutnefer
(G4970) and Seshemnefer II (G5080)
by N Kanawati. This volume contains new information about two tombs
originally published by Junker, Seshathetep/Heti (G5150), Nesutnefer (G4970),
and a third tomb, Seshemnefer II (G5080), which until now has remained
mostly unpublished. Several aspects of each tomb are examined in detail,
including: the tomb’s owner, his family and dependents, its date, architectural
features, scenes, inscriptions, colour conventions, and important artefacts. 68p,
65 col & b/w pls (ACE Reports 18, ACE 2002) Pb £45.00
Giza Mastabas VII: The Senedjemib Complex Part I
by Edward Brovarski, edited by Peter der Manuelian and William Kelly
Simpson. This two-volume study of the Senedjemib Complex at Giza by
Edward Borovarski owes a great debt to the work of Richard Lepsius in the
mid-19th century and George A Reisner who excavated there in the early 20th
century. The tombs of Senedjemib Inti (G2370), Khnumenti (G2374) and
Senedjemib Mahi (G2378) which form the focus of this publication are three
of the largest tombs in the complex, located at the northwest corner of the
Great Pyramid. Through the decoration and architecture of these tombs
Brovarski traces the increasing trend in the elaboration of family tombs from
the end of the 5th dynasty to the end of the 6th. 2 vols: vol 1, 185p, 126 b/w pls;
vol 2, 131 b/w figs and fold-outs (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 2002) Hb £150.00
Mastabas at Saqqara: Kaiemheset, Kaipunesut, Kaiemsenu,
Sehetepu and others
by A McFarlane. Among a number of large mud-brick mastabas, west of the
Teti cemetery, are the family complexes of the royal builder, Kaiemheset and
the overseer of the granary, Kaiemsenu. Excavated early in the last century,
neither was adequately published despite the important information they
contained. Remarkable features include one of two siege scenes known from
the Old Kingdom, a well preserved functional door of wood, several
magnificent statues and a number of rare titles. The proximity of these tombs
to Teti’s pyramid is of particular significance. This publication attempts to
give a complete record of the tombs, as well as dealing with associated problems.
104p, 64 b/w and col illus (ACE Reports Volume 20, 2003) Pb £55.00
The Bulletin of the Australian Centre for Egyptology
Every year ACE publishes preliminary reports on its excavations across
Egypt, as well as overviews of new and recent discoveries and current
research. Oxbow has back issues from 1990 through to the most recent
2003 edition. Each issue costs £13.95
The Unis Cemetery at Saqqara, Volume 2: The Tombs of Iynefert
and Ihy [reused by Idut]
by N Kanawati and M Abder-Raziq. This volume gives a full description
of two important tombs, both constructed by viziers of Unis. The tomb
of Iynefert is published here for the first time along with a medical report
on the complete skeletal remains of the owner which have recently been
discovered in the burial chamber. The tomb of Ihy was reused by Princess
Idut, and although the tomb has been published previously by Macramallah,
all traces of the original owner have been omitted. 88p, 82 b/w and col illus
(ACE 19, 2003) Pb £55.00
The Teti Cemetery at Saqqara
by N Kanawati et al. The overall aims of the project remain the production
of a detailed map of tomb locations, to explore important sections of the
cemetery left still uninvestigated, and to complete the reports of mastabas
never before fully published. Volume 2 is out of print.
Vol 1: The Tombs of Nedjet-em-pet, Ka-aper and others.
This volume records the finds cleared from the excavation to the north of Teti’s
pyramid (Sixth Dynasty) in 1994/5. 76p, 65 b/w pls (ACE 8, 1996) Pb £40.00
Vol 3: The Tombs of Neferseshemre and Seankhuiptah
74p, 76 b/w pls, 2 col pls (ACE 11, 1998) Pb £40.00
Vol 4: Minor Burials and Other Material
Reports on the simple graves of lower class Memphites, interred with a humble
range of funerary goods. The publication includes small finds and
pottery, mostly of New Kingdom date, and a report on the skeletal
material. 100p (ACE 12, 2000) Pb £40.00
Vol 5. The Tomb of Hesi
The publication includes a complete record of architectural
features and the scenes and inscriptions in photographs and
facsimile drawings. 100p (ACE 13, 2000) Pb £40.00
Vol 6. The Tomb of Nikauisesi
The tomb of Nikauisesi, belonging to the transitional period
between Dynasties 5 and 6, was discovered in 1979. This
volume contains a complete record of the architecture,
scenes, inscriptions, objects and human remains found in
the tomb. 76p, 73 b/w pls (ACE 14, 2000) Pb £45.00
Vol 7. The Tombs of Shepsipuptah, Mereri, Hefi and Others
These tombs were cleared by the Egyptian Antiquities Authority in the
early 1980s. The tombs provide interesting information on Teti’s reign.
76p, 42 pls, col and b/w illus (ACE 17, 2002) Pb £45.00
Abusir
Abusir: The Realm of Osiris
by Miroslav Verner. Greatly overshadowed by the pyramids of Giza to the
north and those of Saqqara to the south, the pyramids, tombs and temples
of Abusir are an unfamiliar archaeological treasure. This magnificent
volume, resplendent with large colour photographs, reflects on the results
of a century of excavation, including ongoing Czech excavations led by
the author, which have uncovered monuments and papyri that belong to
all periods of ancient Egyptian history. Verner places the complex within
its archaeological and historical setting, making comparison with more
familiar pyramids, before focusing on specific discoveries, including temple
papyri, the mastaba of Ptahshepses, the unused shaft burial chamber of
Udjahorresnet and the intact shaft tomb which contained the mummy of
Iufaa. 248p, many col pls, b/w illus (AUCP 2002) Hb £40.50
Abusir & Saqqara in the year 2000
edited by Miroslav Barta and Jaromir Krejci. This collection of articles provides
an overview, on the occasion of the millennium, of Czech work at the Egyptian
cemeteries of Abusir and Saqqara in the last 50 years. The contributions are
grouped by period and range from studies of Early Dynastic sarcophagi to
Coptic pottery. 612p (Czech Institute of Egyptology 2000) Hb £35.00
Preliminary Report on Czechoslovak Excavations in Mastaba of
Ptahshepses at Abusir
edited by Zbynek Zaba, Miroslav Verner et al. Ptahshepses was a high official
of the 5th Dynasty pharaoh Sahure. His mastaba was first discovered in 1893
but proper investigation was left to a series of Czech expeditions which mapped
and excavated the site between 1960 and 1974. This book contains preliminary
reports on the expedition, examining the architecture, reliefs, inscriptions, burials
and coffins. 126p, 68 figs & b/w pls (Czech Institute of Egyptology 1976) Hb £15.00
Abusir III: The Pyramid Complex of Khentkaus
by Miroslav Verner, P Posener-Krieger and P Janos. The pyramid complex of
Queen Khenthaus, of the 5th dynasty, was discovered by the Czech Institute
of Egyptology in 1976.This complete publication of the complex includes
architectural study, finds and a discussion on the role of Khentkaus and
typology of her tomb. 183p, pls (Czech Institute of Egyptology 2001) Hb £45.00
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Abusir IV: The shaft tomb of Udjahorresnet at Abusir
by Ladislav Bares. This handsome report describes work in the 1980s and
1990s on the tomb of Udjahorresnet, a prominent official who participated
in the Persian occupation of Egypt around 525 BC and may even have
been one of their main collaborators. As well as chapters on the results of
excavations, on the development of the Saite-Persian shaft tomb tradition,
and the finds, this book presents a full review of what we know about this
colourful 1st millennium BC figure. 111p, 23 b/w pls (Czech Institute for
Egyptology 1999) Hb £45.00
Abusir V: The Cemeteries of Abusir South I
by Miroslav Barta. This report (in English) describes work carried out
between 1991 and 1993 on a number of Old Kingdom tombs, mostly of
lesser officials. Each tomb is given a full treatment with archaeology,
architecture, decoration, epigraphic descriptions and a catalogue of
significant finds ... but not pottery which will be published separately.
Contents include: The tomb of Ity; the Lake of Abusir tombs; the tomb
of Fetekty and adjacent tomb complexes; the tomb of Kaaper; the
skeletons from mastaba tombs at Abusir South. 211p, figs, 76 b/w pls and
13 col pls (Excavations of the Czech Institute of Egyptology 2001) Hb £75.0
Abusir VI: Djedkares Family Cemetery
by Miroslav Verner and Vivienne G Callender. This volume contains the
results of excavations at the Djedkare’s family cemetery at Abusir, arranged
by individual tomb. Verner and Callender describe the structure and
archaeology of the tomb including plans of the rooms, its owner, wall
paintings and finds from the tomb. These chapters are succeeded by a
discussion of the chronology of the tombs, a typology and details on the
skeletal remains. Appendices look at the role of female members of the
Djedkare family in the old Kingdom. 164p, 32 b/w pls, b/w figs (Czech Institute
of Egyptology, Charles University 2002) Hb £45.00
Abusir VII: Greek Imports in Egypt. Greco-Egyptian Relations
During the First Millennium B.C.
by Kveta Smoláriková. The early Greek residents to arrive in Egypt were
very much regarded as foreigners and were subject to all sort of restrictions,
however, gradually the barriers were broken down. This volume studies
the large amount of Greek imported pottery found in Egypt and assesses
what the pottery can tell us about the nature of Egyptian-Greek
relationships, Greek settlement in Egypt and the nature of trading patterns.
The major part of Smoláriková’s study examines the different types of
Greek pottery and their distribution and context of use, placed alongside
other archaeological and literary evidence. 122p, 7 b/w figs, b/w pls (Czech
Institute of Egyptology, Charles University 2002) Hb £45.00
Abusir VIII: Die Reliefs aus der Ptahschepses-Mastaba in Abusir
by Bretislav Vachala. This volume of the Abusir series is dedicated to the
publication of the relief fragments from one of the largest and best known
non-royal tombs from the Saqqara area - the mastaba of vizier Ptahshepses.
The numerous fragments from the mastaba are arranged into different
groups and analysed in-depth. c.450p, many b/w illus (Excavations of the
Czech Institute of Egyptology forthcoming 2004) Hb £85.00
The Valley of the Kings
After the Pyramids: The Valley of the Kings and Beyond
by A Dodson. A chronological overview of the funerary monuments of
Egypt, beginning with the last pyramids and ending with the tombs of
the Ptolemaic Periods in the Nile Delta. The architecture and decoration
of the tombs, along with their contents, are discussed in detail, including
the results of more recent excavation in the Valley of the Kings. Well-
illustrated. 206p, 133 b/w illus (Rubicon 2000) Hb £22.95, Pb £16.95
Atlas of the Valley of the Kings
edited by Kent R Weeks. The first edition of Kent Weeks’ essential Atlas
of the Valley of the Kings was popular despite its price. This new ‘Study
Edition’ makes the same information available again in a less grand but
far more accessible and affordable manner. The plans and sections of the
Valley and its tombs, which, unlike the bibliography, have not been updated,
are now presented on large sheets spiral-bound together. 136p, b/w maps
(AUCP 2000, Study Edition 2003) Hb £125.00, Pb £29.50
The Complete Valley of the Kings
by Nicholas Reeves and Richard H Wilkinson. A tour through the history
and archaeology of the Valley of the Kings. This book describes the
topography of the site, the construction and history of the monuments
and early investigations by travellers and antiquarians. The major
excavations are discussed in terms of the key personalities involved, the
tombs dug and important finds uncovered and it includes some of the
most up-to-date research. A very full and well-illustrated introduction.
224p, 200 b/w and col illus (Thames & Hudson 1996) Hb £19.95
Explorers and Artists in the Valley of the Kings
by Catharine H Roehrig. This book tells the story of some of the men who
travelled to western Thebes between c.1740 and 1860, and especially the
etchings, sketches and watercolours that they made to record what they saw.
96p, many col pls (AUCP 2001) Hb £23.95
Valley of the Kings: Exploring the Tombs of the Pharaohs
by John Romer. First published in 1981, this is a fascinating account of
the archaeological rediscovery of the Valley of the Kings. Drawing on a
wide range of contemporary documents, illustrations and plans, many of
which are included here, John Romer examines the adventures and
excavations of travellers and archaeologists over the last 200 years, with
emphasis on the great discoveries of the early 20th century. Not forgotten
are the tombs and their builders themselves. 373p, 16p of col pls, b/w figs
(1981, Phoenix Pb 2001) Pb £14.99
The Valley of the Kings and the Theban Tombs
by Alberto Siliotti. An illustrated pocket guide to eleven of the principal
tombs of the Valleys of the Kings and the Queens plus four Tombs of
the Nobles and two tombs at Deir el-Medina. The brief description of
each tomb is accompanied by photographs and a plan which indicate
features of particular interest. 48p, over 160 col illus and maps (Egypt Pocket
Guide, AUCP 2000) Pb £6.95
Tombs
The Theban Necropolis: Past, Present and Future
edited by Nigel Strudwick and John H Taylor. This collection of essays reflects
the current state of research on many aspects of the Necropolis, from the
monuments of the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000 BC) to the people who live in
the area in the present day. Together they present many new insights into the
topography and history of the necropolis and the function and development
of the various objects placed in the tombs, as well as offering valuable indications
of the direction which future work might take. The majority of the papers
were originally presented at an international conference held at the British
Museum in July 2000. 336p, 167 b/w & 84 col illus (BMP 2003) Pb £49.95
Life and Death in Ancient Egypt
by Sigrid Hodel-Hoenes. An English translation of Hodel-Hoenes’ well-
illustrated study of the private tombs of New Kingdom Thebes. The
tombs of eleven civil servants are included, with detailed descriptions of
the layout, artwork and inscriptions, each of which is accompanied by
colour photographs. The revised introductory chapter considers the
importance of the tombs as a group and discusses the beliefs of their
occupants. 329p, 215 col pls (1991, Cornell UP English rev edn 2000) Hb £39.50
The Tombs of El-Hagarsa
by N Kanawati. Detailed report on the tombs of Kai-em-Nefert, Nefert-
Her, Sobek-Nefer, Khewi, An-Ankhi, Iufu, Mery at El-Hagarsa on the
west bank of the Nile. Vol 1. 68p, 46 b/w pls (ACE 4/Aris & Phillips 1993)
Pb £40.00; Vol 2: (ACE 1995) Pb £40.00; Vol 3: (ACE 1995) Pb £40.00
The Tombs of Amenhotep, Khnummose and Amenmose at Thebes
by Nigel Strudwick, with Helen M Strudwick. Based on fieldwork by
Cambridge University from 1984-1990, this splendid book publishes three
18th Dynasty tombs located around a courtyard on the Theban West Bank.
It provides a full historical sketch of each, finds catalogue, discussion of
human remains, pottery, animal bones and botanical reports. 2 Vols: 203p, 8
col, 35 b/w pls; slipcase with 36 plans and illus (Griffith Institute 1996) Hb £120.00
Innovationen und Extravaganzen
by Melanie Wasmuth. This detailed examination of the architecture of the
tombs of Egyptian officials during the 18th Dynasty is based on a catalogue
of Theban tombs. Wasmuth discusses evidence for architectural innovations,
particularly in the extremely elaborate layout of chambers and passages. The
study is illustrated throughout with tomb plans. German text. 176p, b/w figs,
tbs (Archaeopress BAR S1165, 2003) Pb £33.00
The Tomb of Iouiya and Touiyou with the Funeral Papyrus of Iouiya
edited by Theodore M Davis. Iouiya and Touiyou were the parents-in-law
of King Amenophis III (XVIIIth Dynasty). This book describes the
excavation of the tomb, the coffins, mummies and the grave goods
accompanying them. 192p, 78 b/w pls (Duckworth 2000) Pb £25.00
Tomb KV39 in the Valley of the Kings
by John Rose. Rose’s search for the tomb of
Amenhotep led him to direct a series of
excavations at Tomb KV39 in the Valley of the
Kings. This report on the excavations includes
details on the tomb itself, the finds and the human
remains. 158p, 226 b/w pls, 18 b/w figs (WASP 2000)
Hb £35.00
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Das Grab des Hui und des Kel: Theben Nr 54
by Daniel Polz. A report on the architecture and decoration of tomb 54 in
Thebes, built during the reign of Amenophis III, for Hui and his wife,
both probably foreigners. A hundred years later the chamber was
appropriated and re-used by an official, Kel, and his family. Though detailed,
the report is not overly technical, and the tomb-decoration is well-
illustrated. 200p, illus, 18 col pls, 25 b/w pls (Von Zabern 1997) Hb £76.00
Das Grab Nr 55 im Königsgräbertal
by Wolfgang Helck. A concise archaeological report on the excavation of
KV 55 in the Valley of the Kings by the German Archaeological Institute.
Helck considers the location of the tomb, between those of Tutankhamun
and Ramesses II, the occupier Semenchkare, its structure and lay-out,
sarcophagus, inscriptions and archaeological history. German text. 67p,
b/w figs (DAI Abteilung Kairo Sonderschrift 29, Von Zabern 2001) Hb £27.00
The Tomb of Siphtah with The Tomb of Queen Tîyi
by Theodore M Davis. Davis’ excavation (1905-1908) of the tomb of the
king ‘Siphtah’ uncovered the greatest hoard of 19th Dynasty jewellery
ever found along with a collection of mummified pets. The original volume
is here reissued along with Davis’ account of his rediscovery of Tomb 55
which contained a mummy then identified as Queen Tîye and now believed
to be a male Amarna-period pharaoh, possibly even Akhenaten himself.
72p, b/w pls and 80p, 35 b/w pls (1908, 1910, Duckworth 2001) Pb £25.00
Tutankhamun: Eternal Splendour of Boy Pharaoh
by T G H James, photographs by Araldo de Luca. This large book contains
many colour photographs by Araldo De Luca who was granted unprecedented
access to the objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun, the majority of which
are not on public display. The photographs are stunning in their beauty and
attention to detail and form one of the best visual archives to the tomb of
Tutankhamun published to date. 319p, many col pls (Tauris Parke 2000) Hb £59.50
The Tomb of Tut.ankh.amen: The Annexe and Treasury
by Howard Carter. Originally published in 1933, this third volume in
Howard Carter’s trilogy of books describes the discovery and investigation
of the annexe and treasury, two store rooms containing a wealth of funerary
gifts for the king. 256p, 80 b/w pls (Duckworth 2000) Pb £18.00
The Tomb of Tut.ankh.amen Vol 2: The Burial Chamber
by Howard Carter. This is a reprint of Carter’s report on the second and
third seasons of excavations at the tomb of Tutankhamun, originally
published in 1927. It details ‘the opening of the four protective shrines;
the discovery within Tutankhamun’s quartz-sandstone sarcophagus; the
extraction of the king’s three anthropoid coffins.. and the final examination
of the pharaoh’s splendidly bejewelled mummy’. 367p, 88 b/w pls (Cassell
1927, rep Duckworth 2001) Pb £18.00
The Tombs of Harmhabi and Toutânkhamanou
by Theodore M Davis. A reissue of Davis’ account of his last great
discovery in the Valley of the Kings. In 1908 Davis discovered the richly
decorated tomb and ornate sarcophagus of Horemheb [Harmhabi],
Tutankhamun’s general and the founder of the 19th Dynasty. The other
tomb described here was mistakenly interpreted as that of Tutankhamun
himself. 135p, 91 b/w pls, b/w illus (1912, Duckworth 2001) Pb £25.00
A Tomb from the Reign of Tutankhamun at Awlad Azzaz (Akhmim)
by Boyo G Ockinga. Inscriptions have dated this large tomb, situated to
the west of the Red Monastery at Sohag, to the reign of Tutankhamun. It
is believed to have been intended for two ‘Overseers of Nurses’. This book
reports on the investigations that have led to these conclusions and discusses
the monument’s historical context – the turbulent years following the death
of Tutankhamun. 144p, 74 pls, 31 pls, 43 illus (ACE 10, 1998) Pb £40.00
The Tomb of Thoutmôsis IV
edited by Theodore M Davis. First published in 1904, this is Davis’ full report
on Carter’s discovery of Tuthmosis IV’s rich tomb. Much of the volume
comprises Carter and Newberry’s illustrated catalogue of the large number of
artefacts that were found. Includes a historical essay on the pharaoh and a
paper on the mummy, removed from the tomb in c.1000 BC and discovered
in 1898. 195p, 28 b/w pls, b/w illus (Constable 1904, Duckworth 2002) Pb £25.00
KV5: A Preliminary Report on the Excavation of the Tomb of the
Sons of Rameses II in the Valley of the Kings
edited by Kent R Weeks. Tomb KV5 turned out to be one of the most
important and one of the largest tombs ever found in Egypt. With its
complex of 150 corridors, chambers and levels (a number still growing), it
is unique. This volume comprises the first technical report on KV5. Many
of the individual chambers and corridors are discussed in detail followed
by a discussion of wall decoration, inscribed objects, pottery, fauna and
conservation of the material. Includes technical appendices. 210p, 117 figs
and pls (AUCP 2000) Hb £26.95
House of Eternity: The Tomb Of Nefertari
by John K McDonald. A colourful and well-presented title that illustrates
and discusses some of the most beautiful Pharaonic treasures ever found,
belonging to the favourite consort of Ramesses II. McDonald also looks
at the Valley of the Queens, the workmen’s village at Deir el-Medineh, the
ritualistic voyage to eternity displayed in the royal tomb, before presenting
an illustrated tour of all the chambers. The text concludes with a piece on
the work of the Getty Conservation Institute, which undertook a
programme of meticulous management and monitoring to preserve the
fragile paintings. 116p, 101 illus (89 col) (Thames & Hudson 1996) Pb £14.95
The Tomb of Simut (Kyky): Theban Tomb 409 at Qurnah
by Maged Negm. This book provides the first full record of the tomb of
Simut called Kyky, the Chief Counter of Cattle of Amun during the reign
of Ramesses II. The decoration of the tomb is interesting for its subject
matter, variety of detail and artistic presentation, and in particular for its
funerary and religious scenes and texts. Based on new photographs and a
thorough reappraisal of the texts. 120p (Aris & Phillips 1997) Pb £38.00
The Tomb of Amenhab No 44 at Qurnah
by Hassan el-Saady. A detailed record of one of the many unpublished
tomb-chapels from western Thebes. It was the tomb of Amenhab, a priest
who served the great god Amon of Thebes under the imperial splendours
of Ramesses II. The paintings include some unusual scenes, such as the
cult of the great ramheaded Standards of Amon, and the rite of smashing
pots at funerals, very rarely shown in Egyptian art. The text describes the
contents of the tomb, accompanied by a full series of linear and
photographic plates, with English translations of all the decipherable
hieroglyphic texts. 136p, 57 illus (Aris & Philips 1997) Pb £42.00
The Tomb of Simut (Kyky): Theban Tomb 409 at Qurnah
by Maged Negm. This book provides the first full record of Theban Tomb
409, that of Simut called Kyky, the Chief Counter of Cattle of Amun
during the reign of Ramesses II. The decoration of the tomb is interesting
for its subject matter, variety of detail and artistic presentation, and in
particular for its funerary and religious scenes and texts. Based on a
thorough reappraisal of the texts. 120p (Aris & Phillips 1997) Pb £38.00
Las tumbas reales egipcias del Tercer Período Intermedio
(dinastías XXI-XXV): Tradición y cambios
by José Lull. This study looks at continuity and change in burial practices
and funerary traditions in the Third Intermediate Period, the 21st to 25th
Dynasties. Focusing primarily on the royal cemetery of Tanis, José Lull
studies in detail the architecture of the tombs, how and where the people
and pharaohs were buried, chronology of the tombs, the burial traditions
and ritual that followed burial, and the texts and iconography that were
featured on the walls of the tombs. Spanish text with 12 page English
summary. 326p, b/w pls and figs, tbs (Archaeopress BAR S1045, 2002) Pb £42.00
The Tut’ankhamun Tomb Series
I A Handlist of Howard Carter’s Catalogue of Objects
by H Murray and M Nuttall. 30p (Griffith Institute 1963) £12.00
II Hieratic Inscriptions
by J Cerny. 60p (Griffith Institute 1965) £12.00
III Composite Bows
by W McLeod. 68p (Griffith Institute 1970) £12.00
IV Self Bows and other Archery Tackle
by W McLeod. 85p (Griffith Institute 1982) £20.00
V The Human Remains
by F Filce Leek. 104p (Griffith Institute 1972) £12.00
VI Musical Instruments
by L Manniche. 48p (Griffith Institute 1976) £12.00
VII Game Boxes and Accessories
by W J Tait. 63p (Griffith Institute 1982) £20.00
VIII Chariots and Related Equipment
by M A Littauer and J H Crouwel. 118p (Griffith Institute 1985) £45.00
IX Model Boats
by D Jones. 126p, 38 pls (Griffith Institute 1990) £42.00
Price for the set: £125.00
Corpus der Hieroglyphischen Inschriften aus dem Grab des
Tutanchamun.
by H Beinlich and M Saleh. 298p (Griffith Institute 1989) Hb £45.00
The Sarcophagus in the Tomb of Tutankhamun
by M Eaton-Krauss. 32p, 20 pls, 4 figs (Griffith Institute 1993) Hb £25.00
The Small Golden Shrine from the Tomb of Tutankhamun
by M Eaton-Krauss and E Graefe. 43p, 29 pls (Griffith Institute 1985) Hb £22.00
Stone Vessels, Pottery, and Sealings from the Tomb of Tutankhamun
edited by J Baines. 266p (Griffith Institute 1994) Hb £60.00
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DEATH AND
MUMMIES
Death and Burial in Ancient Egypt
by Salima Ikram. There are so many books on the subject of
ancient Egyptian death and burial, so how is this one different?
Salima Ikram covers the usual subjects - the afterlife,
mummification, funerary equipment and grave goods, tomb
construction and decoration, funerary rites - although with her
background as a field archaeologist, as a leading expert on
mummies and funerary archaeology and as professor of
Egyptology at the American University in Cairo, this is an
authoritative study. This book is highly readable and contains unique
personal insights into mummification based on her own
experimental work. 241p, many b/w pls and figs (Longman 2003) Hb £19.99
Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
by John H Taylor. From embalming, mummification, coffins and sarcophagi,
to magic, ritual, amulets and papyri, this well-illustrated book provides an
introduction to ancient Egyptian attitudes to death and burial. 240p, 160 col
& 25 b/w illus (BMP 2000) Pb £14.99
Burial Customs in Ancient Egypt: Life in Death for Rich and Poor
by Wolfram Grajetzki. We know how the pharaohs and their entourage were
buried, there are plenty of books on that, but what of the ordinary people and
farmers of Egypt? In a book that claims to ‘put the record straight’ Grajetski
addresses many assumptions about the nature and availability of evidence for
poorer graves in Egypt. Covering a vast period from the early Dynastic Period
to the Ptolemaic era, he reveals dramatic contrasts between the burials of the
pharaohs and the less ‘sexy’ graves of lesser ‘mortals’. Wolfram describes
shifting trends in the different types of burials, in the grave goods deposited
and in the beliefs that went with them. This book draws together a mass of
largely overlooked data into a well-written synthesis of ordinary Egyptian burial
practices. 165p, many b/w figs (Duckworth Egyptology, Duckworth 2003) Pb £14.99
Burial Customs of Ancient Egypt
by John Garstang. A reprint of Garstang’s 1907 account of his excavations
of the necropolis of Beni Hassan during 1902-04. The small rock tombs,
mostly dating from the 3rd and 4th Dynasties, contained well-preserved
burials of court officials, with elaborate furniture still in its original position.
The report includes a discussion of the clothing, personal ornaments and
the craftwork and considers the wider implications of the discoveries. 250p,
231 b/w illus (Kegan Paul 2002) Hb £150.00
Der Tod im Leben: Eine vergleichende Analyse altägyptischer und
rezenter ägyptischer Totenbräuche
by Nadia El-Shohoumi. The significant place of death in the lives of ancient
Egyptians can be seen by their belief that life and death were simply phases
of the same process and in their meticulous and elaborate funerary
practices. This in-depth study argues that aspects of the same behaviour
continued in Egypt into more recent centuries and that there are similarities
between the ways ordinary men and women practised religion in ancient
times and during the Islamic era. Primarily focusing on textual evidence,
the study examines the origin and development of funerary rituals from
the early Dynastic period to the Coptic and Islamic periods and discusses
and compares the treatment of the dead body, sacrificial practices,
associated religious rituals, types of graves and cemeteries, funerals, beliefs
surrounding life after death and heaven. 352p, 56 b/w and col pls, b/w figs
(Untersuchungen der Zweigstelle Kairo XXII, OAW 2004) Pb £80.50
Tod und Jenseits im Alten Ägypten
by Jan Assmann. A meticulously researched examination of death and the
afterlife in ancient Egypt. Assmann draws on Pyramid Texts and other works
to investigate the social and cultural context of Egyptian beliefs surrounding
the gods, death, the treatment of the physical body, and the fate of the ka.
The second part focuses on the texts. 624p, 64 b/w figs (Beck 2001) Hb £29.50
Egyptian Mummies
by Barbara Adams. Explains and illustrates the development of human and
animal mummification from the Early Dynastic to the Roman period. 64p,
49 b/w pls and figs (Shire Egyptology 1, 1984, rep 1988-98) Pb £4.99
Egyptian Mummies
by Grafton Elliot Smith and Warren R Dawson. A facsimile reprint of a study
of Egyptian embalming published in the 1920s. The authors study the art of
embalming , the funerary ceremonies and customs associated with Egyptian
mummies and mummification. 190p, 71 b/w figs (Kegan Paul rep 2002) Hb £75.00
The Royal Mummies
by G Elliot Smith. This classic text reports on the mummies of kings,
queens and lesser nobles found at Deir el-Bahri and in the tomb of
Amenophis. It includes discussions of the mummies of Ahmose,
Tuthmosis III, Amenophis III, Akhenaten and many more besides. 224p,
103 b/w pls, 20 figs (Duckworth 2000) Pb £25.00
The Tomb and Beyond: Burial Customs of Egyptian Officials
by Naguib Kanawati. This general study of Egyptian burial customs and
belief systems is aimed at a non-specialist readership. Drawing on literary,
architectural and artistic evidence Kanawati explores the relationships
between the living and the dead. 134p, 148 b/w figs, 65 b/w and col pls (Aris
& Phillips 2001) Pb £28.00
The Mummy Congress
by Heather Pringle. The recent Third World Congress on Mummy Studies
held in the peculiarly arid town of Arica, Chile, a ‘mummy expert’s Mecca’,
is the starting point for this extremely entertaining tour through the exciting
discoveries and controversies that abound in mummy studies. Heather
Pringle, a journalist with a scientific interest in the ancient world, discusses
the background for the papers presented at the Congress and reveals the
prejudices and eccentricities of some of the experts. Pringle highlights
the value of mummy studies for modern medical knowledge while
reflecting on recent controversies, notably the theory that Egyptian
mummies used cocaine and the squabbles concerning the authenticity of
mummies in China. 368p, 16 col pls (Fourth Estate 2001, Pb 2002) Pb £7.99
The Scientific Study of Mummies
by Arthur C Aufderheide. This substantial reference volume aims to inform
the specialist reader on the current state of knowledge regarding the
processes of mummification, the cultural and social context of
mummification, modern study methods and the conservation of mummies
from across the world. Numerous photographs complement Aufderheide’s
analysis which manages to be both scientific and accessible. The volume
includes a discussion of the ‘geography of mummies’ which examines
examples from across the world. Further chapters look in detail at
taphonomy and pathology, providing a step-by-step guide to the post-
mortem of a mummy. 608p, many b/w illus (Cambridge UP 2003) Hb £110.00
Horemkenesi: May He Live Forever!
edited by David Dawson, Sue Giles and Michael Ponsford. In the 11th Century
BC a 50 year old priest called Horemkenesi was buried at Deir el-Bahri. Three
thousand years later Mummy Ha 7386 was systematically unwrapped by a
team at the Bristol Museum. The story of how an official at the necropolis in
Thebes came to the UK and how his life and death were reconstructed through
painstaking scientific research is told in this, the final report on the ‘Bristol
Mummy Project’. The large-format, well-illustrated book is divided into five
sections: ‘The Mummy and its Coffin’; ‘Taking off the wraps’ describes the
process of unwrapping, the textiles and the preparation of the body; ‘The
palaeopathology’ includes DNA analysis, dental and skeletal details; ‘The
anthropology’ describes comparative craniometric studies; ‘From tomb to
laboratory – the environmental evidence’ describes the beetles found embedded
in the bandages, the chemical composition of the resins and archaeobotanical
evidence from the body cavity. Finally ‘The Osiris Horemkenesi, justified’
presents a dramatic reconstruction of the head and a synthesis. 216p, 24 col pls,
many b/w pls & figs (Bristol Museums and Art Gallery 2002) Hb £35.00
The Virtual Mummy
by Sarah U Wisseman. The acquisition of a mummy by the University of
Illinois Spurlock Museum in 1989 launched a pioneering project to analyse the
mummy without unwrapping it or destroying it by removing samples for
analysis. This book traces the history of the project, its methodology and the
results of the virtual autopsy carried out on the body. The multi-disciplinary
team made used of the latest 3D imaging and reconstruction computer
techniques, as well as X-rays, CT scans, DNA and various other techniques to
analyse the bone, teeth, resin, wood, insects and stucco. As well as obtaining
information on the age, sex, health, diet, disease, cause of death and embalming
techniques, the CT data was used to create a striking computer reconstruction
of the head. 64p, 33 b/w figs, 9 col pls (University of Illinois 2003) Pb £11.00
Altagyptische Saerge in den Museen und Sammlungen der
Tschechoslowakei
by Miroslav Verner. This huge volume of loose-leaf text and plate pages
constitutes volume 1 in the Corpus Antiquitatum Aegyptiacarum for the Czech
Republic. Mummy cases from the extensive Czech collections are catalogued
and discussed in detail, and each example is shown in black and
white photographs. 375
loose-leaf pages (Czech
Institute of Egyptology
1982) Pb £60.00
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EGYPTIAN MONUMENTS
Monuments of Ancient Egypt
by Jeremy Stafford-Deitsch. Visitors to Egypt will be well aware of the
difficulty of taking good photographs of its monuments. Jeremy Stafford-
Deitsch has visited and photographed many of the major sites along the
Nile as well as some lesser known sites. The result is this collection of 129
stunning colour photographs. Includes an introduction by T G H James
and a brief background history for each site. 167p, 129 col pls, 3 b/w illus
(BMP 2001, Pb 2004) Hb £24.99, Pb £19.99
The Monuments of Egypt and Nubia by Ippolito Rosellini
by Franco Serino. In 1828 a Franco-Tuscan alliance headed an international
scientific expedition to Egypt and Nubia to record its ancient monuments.
This large-format book includes an introduction to the expedition led by
Jean-François Champollion and Ippolito Rosellini, although the largest
part of the book comprises many of Rosellini’s illustrations arranged
thematically into historic, civil and religious monuments. The many colour
drawings and some black and white sketches include depictions of the
battles and victims of Ramesses II, the Battle of Kadesh, bird hunts, the
heads of foreigners, exotic animals, fishing, farming and carpentry scenes,
and much more besides. 128p, hundreds of col illus (AUCP 2003) Hb £21.95
The Encyclopaedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture
by Dieter Arnold. Now available in English and thoroughly revised, enlarged
and updated, this A-Z of Egyptian architecture will undoubtedly become
one of the most important reference works on the subject. More than 600
entries include different types of buildings such as temples, tombs, palaces,
houses, fortresses, as well as architectural features, such as columns, walls,
doors, materials and methods and notable sites. More than 300 plans,
drawings and photographs accompany the entries making this an
authoritative, well-illustrated encyclopedia by a renowned specialist in the
field. 274p, over 300 b/w illus, maps (Originally published as ‘Lexicon der ägyptischen
Baukunst 1994, I B Tauris Engl edn 2003) Hb £35.00
Experiments in Egyptian Archaeology: Stoneworking technology
in Ancient Egypt
by Denys A Stocks. With a background in mechanical engineering Denys
Stocks has reconstructed and replicated two hundred tools that are found
in archaeological contexts or are preserved in pictorial evidence. This book
draws on this experimental work to discern the development of Egytian
tools and techniques throughout the Predynastic and Dynastic period.
This ‘hands on’ approach reveals the different methods and practises
permissible by their technological know-how and Denys suggests what
social and organisational changes may have been prompted by the
increasing sophistication of stoneworking technology in particular. The
analysis of these replicas is based within the context of a number of
workers’ towns such as Tell el-Amarna and Deir el-Medina, assessing how
the Egyptian industrial revolution affected the individual craftsmen such
as the bead-makers of Thebes or the stonemasons working on the pyramids
at Giza. 263p, over 200 b/w pls and figs, tbs (Routledge 2003) Hb £75.00
Building in Egypt: Pharaonic Stone Masonry
by Dieter Arnold. From step pyramids to obelisks, the monuments of the
pharaohs presented completely new challenges to Egyptian stone masons.
This book discusses every aspect of building technology, along with a
look at how tombs were sealed and how damage and break-ins were dealt
with. 336p, 139 b/w pls (Oxford UP 1997) Pb £27.00
Architecture and Mathematics in Egypt
by Corinna Rossi. Rossi here seeks to study the relationship between
architecture and mathematics in relation to Old and Middle Kingdom
Egyptian pyramids. The first part of the book examines the approaches,
and reviews the theories, taken by architectural historians and Egyptologists
in finding a ‘rule’ guiding the construction of monuments and assesses
their merit. Part two is an analysis of the archaeological evidence for the
planning and building process as a means of assessing how mathematics
may have been used by Egyptian architects, scribes and workmen. In the
final part Rossi argues that we need to move away from using modern
mathematical systems to allow the ‘original planning process of a building
to re-emerge’. 280p, 102 b/w illus, 9 tbs (Cambridge UP 2004) Hb £60.00
Die unsterblichen Obelisken Äyptens
by Labib Habachi, revised by Carola Vogel. First published in 1982, this is
an updated edition of Habachi’s beautifully illustrated guide to the structure
and symbolism of ancient Egyptian obelisks, now with three new papers.
Following a discussion of the technology and skills used in the construction
of the obelisks and their role in sun worship, Habachi presents specific
examples. 120p, many col pls and illus, b/w illus (Von Zabern 2000) Hb £28.00
The Columns of Egypt
by J Peter Phillips. Egypt’s monumental buildings and soaring temple columns
cannot fail to impress. This is the first ever detailed look at the evolution of
the design and style of columns, as well as their symbolic meaning, over a
3000-year period. 358p, 633 b/w illus (Peartree 2002) Hb £23.80, Pb £17.80
Sphinx. History of a Monument
by Christiane Zivie-Coche. The sphinx is one of the most enigmatic and
famous monuments of ancient Egypt. Commissioned by Chephren in
the mid-3rd millennium BC as part of a funerary complex, this book traces
the history of its construction, its function and religious significance, its
relationship to other later sphinxes and its enduring symbolism. 122p, b/
w figs (1997, Engl edn Cornell University 2002) Hb £14.50
Das Sphinx-Bild im Wandel der Zeiten
by Wiebke Rösche-von der Hyde. This two-volume set provides a thorough
analysis of the ambiguous symbolism of the sphinx from its origins in
Egypt through antiquity to the present day. The study shows how use of
the sphinx reflects a wider interest in Egyptology. The second volume
contains a catalogue of over 2000 artistic representations of the sphinx.
750p, 26 b/w pls (VML 1999) Hb £72.00
The Pyramids
Pyramids: The Real Story Behind Egypt’s Most Ancient Monuments
by Joyce Tyldesley. With so many books written about Egyptian pyramids
can there really be room for any more? Written with authority and style,
Tyldesley answers that question by presenting a new angle on the pyramid
builders of Egypt, placing the monuments, their architects and divine
recipients firmly within a socio-historical context. Far removed from
analyses of pyramid theory and the mathematics of pyramid construction,
this study presents descriptions of particular pyramids, set alongside
discussion of the motives, hopes and aspirations of their builders. Tyldesley
looks at how they sought to emulate and better their predecessors and
how their own concerns and socio-political position affected how they
sought to achieve divine status through monument building. After years
of transformation and standardisation, royal pyramids went out of fashion
signifying that ‘the stairway to heaven was no longer a literal necessity’.
262p, 31 b/w pls, b/w figs (Penguin 2003, Pb 2004) Hb £18.99, Pb £8.99
The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
by Aidan Dodson. This extremely well-presented examination of the
pyramids presents a mass of information in a systematic and accessible
manner. Full colour photographs illustrate all of the known royal pyramids
of ancient Egypt, accompanied by other photographs of associated
structures and sarcophagi, tomb and temple plans, descriptive panels and
scholarly text that discusses the builder, construction, design and discovery
of that pyramid, making comparisons with previous and future structures.
Dodson also considers the historical and religious context of the pyramids,
examining the forces that began and ended the thousand-year period of
pyramid building. 144p, many col illus, map (New Holland 2003) Hb £16.99
The Complete Pyramids
by Mark Lehner. This study, which claims comprehensiveness, presents
information on many aspects of the pyramids; the legends surrounding
them, the activities of archaeologists, the towns which grew around them,
the priests and servants who had responsibility for them, and most of all
the construction and craftsmanship of the structures themselves. 256p,
473 b/w, 83 col illus and pls (Thames & Hudson 1997) Hb £24.95
The Pyramids: Their Archaeology and History
by Miroslav Verner. Originally published in Czech in 1997, this English
translation in many ways reflects on the results of excavations by the Czech
Institute of Egyptology up to the late 1990s. The book is an introduction to
the pyramids and pyramid-builders of Egypt, attempting to answer many of
the most frequently asked questions about their construction and meaning.
459p, 22 b/w pls (Atlantis Books Engl edn 2002, Pb 2003) Pb £9.99
Engineering the Pyramids
by Dick Parry. Many studies have been carried out on the pyramids of
Egypt trying to discern how and why they were built, but many of the
main issues to do with their construction remain under debate. Dick Parry
approaches the subject in his role as a civil engineer providing an alternative
approach to age-old debates. Individual chapters look at the choice of
site, the alignment of the structure, the evolution of pyramid design, the
configuration of the tomb chambers and, most importantly, the methods
and aids by which large blocks of stone were quarried and transported to
the site. Having evaluated the use of ramps, sleds, levers, rockers and cranes,
he reveals that the rolling block fitted with cradle runners would have
been one of the most effective and efficient mechanisms for haulage.
180p, b/w pls and figs, 8 col pls (Sutton 2004) Hb £20.00
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How the Pyramids Were Built
by Peter Hodges. Hodges rejects the long-held view that ramps were used to
build the pyramids; his alternative is that it could all have been done with
levers. 154p with 125 figs and illus (1989, Aris & Phillips 1993) Pb £15.00
Egyptian Pyramid Geometry
by Hadyn R Butler. This is an interesting exploration into the way in which
the whole Egyptian pyramid complexes at sites like Giza and Dahshur were
tied into plans stretching over generations of pharaohs, and linking in
waterworks, roads and drainage ditches, as well as the monuments
themselves. 242p (Benben Publications 1998) Hb £65.00
Eine Stätte für die Ewigkeit: Der Pyramidenkomplex des Cheops
by Michael Haase. This richly illustrated study explores the archaeological
remains of the pyramid complex of the ‘eternal king’ Cheops. In addition
to colour photographs of the pyramid, the surrounding structures and
associated pyramids, drawings reconstruct the complex, its chambers and
galleries. Sections examine the evidence for the complex’s paintings, its
chambers and shafts, its temples, the necropolis of Cheops’ family and
officials, the pyramid itself and the centuries of discovery at Giza. 147p,
many col and b/w illus (Bildbände zur Archäologie, Von Zabern 2004) Hb £32.00
Die Pyramidenanlage des Königs Nub-Cheper-Re Intef in Dra’Abu
el-Naga
by Daniel Polz and Anne Seiler. In 2001 the German Institute of Archaeology
discovered a small mud brick pyramid in the Theban necropolis as well as a
number of shaft tombs. This volume provides a report on the excavation of
the pyramid and tombs and a history of the long archaeological search for the
burial place of the Middle Kingdom king Nub-Kheper-Re Intef. Detailed
sections examine the composition and architecture of the pyramid and four
shaft tombs, each of which contained mastabas still supporting offerings and
funerary equipment. Includes finds reports. 103p, 12 b/w and col pls, b/w figs
(DAI Kairo Sonderschrift 24, Von Zabern 2003) Hb £32.95
The Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahshur: Architectural Studies
by Dieter Arnold with Adela Oppenheim and James P Allen. In 1990 the
Egyptian Department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art began its
excavations of this pyramid complex belonging to the Middle Kingdom.
This volume is the first to result from the excavations and focuses on the
architecture of the ruined monuments. Supported throughout by
illustrations, this book shows that contrary to assumptions that pyramid
complexes were in decline after the Old Kingdom, the complex of Senwosret
exhibited ‘striking architectural achievements’, resulting from elaborate
developments in religious beliefs. This volume reports on each structure of
the complex, including its walls, the pyramid itself, the king’s subterranean
apartments, the queen’s chamber, the temple and associated pyramids.
Sections also examine structures further afield in the complex and the
building methods followed by an analysis of the tomb types. The appendix
by Adela Oppenheim discusses finds from the tombs of the queen and
other women and the complex’s relief decorations. The illustrations are of
a particularly high standard. 151p, 164 b/w pls, fold-outs, b/w figs (Egyptian
Expeditions Vol XXVI, Metropolitan Museum of Art 2002) Hb £50.00
Temples
Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt
by Richard Wilkinson. Egyptian temples had a variety of functions and social
meanings, often doubling up as fortresses, administrative centres, expressions
of propaganda and status. This ‘complete’ guide covers all these aspects,
accompanied by a host of building plans, colourful reconstructions and
photographs. 256p, many col pls and illus (Thames & Hudson 2000) Hb £24.95
The Temples of Karnak
by R A Schwaller de Lubicz. Lubicz discusses the context in which the
temples originated, belief systems, perceptions of the pharaohs, writing,
paintings and myths, the architecture of the temples, their orientation and
inscriptions. 728p, 139 b/w pls & illus (Thames & Hudson 1999) Hb £60.00
Thebes In Egypt : A Guide to the Tombs and Temples of Ancient Luxor
by Nigel and Helen Strudwick. After reviewing the topography of the site,
the Strudwicks recount the history of Thebes from the city’s rise in the late
Old Kingdom to the peak of its power in the New Kingdom and to its
gradual decline in the Greco-Roman period. They discuss the role played
by the gods, the great temples of Karnak and Luxor, the temples and tombs
of kings, queens, princes, and ordinary individuals. 208p, 30 col and 50 b/w
pls (BMP 1999) Pb £12.99
The Gateway of Ramesses IX in the Temple of Amun at Karnak
by Amin A M A Amer. Part of the greatest temple in Egypt, this forms
the publication of a little-known major work of one of the last kings of
the Egyptian empire. After a brief introduction, the scenes are described,
the inscriptions translated and the role of the gateway and its decoration
discussed. The book concludes with drawings of the hieroglyphic texts
and plates of the entire gateway, both photographic and line. With text
and illustrations of the inscriptions and architecture. 43p, 18 pls (Aris &
Phillips 1999) Pb £24.00
Temples of the Last Pharaohs
by Dieter Arnold. The architecture of the Late Egyptian period is
characterised by a mix of tradition and new influences and building types.
Dieter Arnold discusses all known examples of temples from this period,
their architectural features, stylistic development, and building methods,
aided by numerous photographs of extant remains and reconstructions.
373p, 270 b/w and col illus (Oxford UP 1999) Hb £46.00
The Temple of Khonsu
Vol. I: Scenes of King Herihor in the Court
by the Epigraphic Survey. This folio with its accompanying text (translating
all the texts in the plates) presents the first results from 45 years of
intermittent work by the Chicago Epigraphic Survey at the temple of
Khonsu in Karnak. The preface incorporates a valuable summary of some
of the more significant results accruing from the full record of Herihor’s
work in the forecourt of the temple of Khonsu. xxvii + 55p, 110 b/w pls,
plans (Oriental Institute Publications 100, 1979) Hb £84.50
Vol. II: Scenes and Inscriptions in the Court and the First Hypostyle Hall
by the Epigraphic Survey. This volume completes the record of the
forecourt and main hypostyle hall of the temple of Khonsu in Karnak. It
presents a full and accurate record of the works of Ramesses XI and
Herihor there, plus a whole series of supplementary scenes and texts from
the 21st Dynasty (Pinudjem I; Menkheperre), a text of Osorkon I,
dedications by Nectanebo II, and texts and scenes of Ptolemy II, IV and
IX, besides Alexander. The folio of plates is accompanied by a quarto
booklet giving not only the list of plates and annotated translation of all
texts, but also an informative preface by Kent Weeks on the vicissitudes
of royal and priestly features in the reliefs of Pinudjem I. xxiii + 93p, 97
b/w pls, plans (Oriental Institute Publications 103,1981 ) Hb £88.50
Vol. 3: The Graffiti on the Khonsu Temple Roof at Karnak: A Manifestat
by Helen Jacquet-Gordon. This survey reports on the graffiti incised on the
roof blocks of the temple of Khonsu at Karnak, written in the hieroglyphic,
Hieratic, and Demotic scripts and accompanied by the outlines of pairs of
feet. Such graffiti have usually been interpreted as mementoes left by ancient
visitors passing through Thebes. This survey reveals, however, the unexpected
fact that it was mostly made by the priestly personnel of the temple itself. The
inscriptions record the name and titles of the person whose footprints are
depicted, as well as the name of his father and sometimes that of his
grandfather. The 334 graffiti recorded here are richly illustrated, accompanied
by transliterations, translations, line notes, and commentaries. 150p, 5 figs, 126
plates (Oriental Institute Publications 123, forthcoming 2004) Hb £70.00
The Temple of Edfu: A Guide by an Ancient Priest
by Dieter Kurth. In the 1st century BC an anonymous priest was instructed to
compose a hieroglyphic text, describing Edfu’s temple in detail, which would
be inscribed around the temple’s enclosure wall. His faithful description still
serves its original purpose, of guiding the visitor around the temple and
instructing him of its construction and its purpose. This little book presents
an English translation of the text followed by a glossary. The book also includes
a history of ancient Egyptian temples. 89p, 38 b/w illus (AUCP 2004) Pb £12.95
Dendara: Les fêtes d’Hathor
by S Cauville. The fifth volume in this series that looks at various aspects of
the Temple of Hathor at Dendara, focuses on the public holidays dedicated
to Hathor. Based on three main calendrical sources, inscriptions and cult statues,
Cauville looks at religious aspects of the holidays and the structure of
proceedings. Previous volumes are still available, please ask for details. 141p, 45
b/w pls (Orientalia Lovaniensia Analecta 105, Peeters 2002) Hb £56.50
Les complexes de la Demeure du Sistre et du Trône de Rê
by R Preys. A study of four chapels situated in the southern corners of
the temple complex of Dendara. Preys presents a description of the
architecture and analyses the decoration of the interiors to gain insights
into the theology of Hathor. 630p, 26 pls (Peeters 2002) Hb £67.50
Omm Sety’s Abydos
by Dorothy L Eady. A personal history and guide to Abydos, on the West
bank of the Nile, which flourished from the Predynastic period until
Christian times (c. 4000 BC to AD 641). Stapled booklet of 66p (Soc for the
Study of Egyptian Antiquities (SSEA) Studies 3, Benben 1983) Pb £11.95
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ART AND ARTEFACTS
Collections
Hidden Treasures of the Egyptian Museum: One Hundred
Masterpieces from the Centennial Exhibition
by Zahi Hawass. To celebrate the centenary of the Egyptian Museum in
Cairo, one hundred artefacts from the treasure trove basement of the
museum, and from other storerooms across Egypt, were exhibited to the
public. These previously unknown and unseen objects, dating from the
Predynastic times to the Late Period, form the main part of this book.
With short introductions to each historical period, the colour photographs
are the star of the show. 82p, many col pls (AUCP 2002) Pb £22.50
Cairo Museum: Masterpieces of Egyptian Art
edited by Francesco Tiradritti. A unique volume covering more than 5,000
years of Egyptian history, from the first state established along the Nile Valley
to the period of Roman rule. This extensively illustrated book includes a
selection of objects from a collection of more than 150,000 held in the Egyptian
Museum at Cairo. 416p, many col pls (Thames & Hudson 1999) Hb £45.00
The Quest for Immortality: Hidden Treasures of Egypt
edited by Erik Hornung and Betsy M Bryan. This colour catalogue, from
an exhibition held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington during
the summer of 2002, mostly presents objects drawn from the collection
of the Cairo Museum. These are complemented by four essays that discuss
the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt with emphasis on the artistic
achievements of the reign of Thutmose III and the New Kingdom in
general. 240p, many col pls (Prestel 2002) Hb £45.00
Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art from the British Museum
by Edna R Russmann. This book accompanies an exhibition of Egyptian
objects on loan from the collections of the British Museum which toured
eight American cities in 2001. A historical overview and a discussion of aspects
of Egyptian art are followed by a history of the forming of the British Museum
collections by T G H James. The majority of the book comprises a catalogue
of 144 objects arranged chronologically, including free-standing sculpture, relief
sculpture, papyri, ostraca, jewellery, cosmetic objects and funerary equipment.
288p, more than 200 col pls (BMP/American Federation of Arts 2001) Pb £24.99
Ancient Egypt
by P R S Moorey. A revised edition of Moorey’s guide to the Ashmolean
Museum Egyptian collections, first updated in 1988. This slim volume combines
informative text and a bibliography with a good selection of photographs,
many in colour. An attractive introduction to the history, achievements and
everyday activities of Egypt from the Predynastic period onwards. 64p, 39 b/
w figs, 16 col pls (Ashmolean Museum 1970, rev 1988, rev edn 2000) Pb £7.95
Catalogue of the Predynastic Egyptian Collections in the
Ashmolean Museum
by Joan Crowfoot Payne. The Ashmolean’s collection of Predynastic Egyptian
objects is widely regarded as the most representative of its kind anywhere in
the world. This is the first catalogue of the collection, and in addition to the
documentation and illustration of over 2000 objects, it includes a commentary
and up-to-date review of their chronological and cultural importance. 301p,
87 figs & 6 pls (Oxford UP 1993, Griffith Institute 2000) Hb £65.00
Catalogue of Palaeolithic Artefacts from Egypt in the Pitt Rivers Museum
by Sarah Milliken. Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum houses seventeen collections
of Palaeolithic material from Egypt, comprising a total of 1009 objects. None
of the objects were recovered during excavation but many were found by
pioneers of prehistoric archaeology and notable anthropologists. The most
significant and largest collection, which forms the focus of much of this study,
is that of Charles Seligmann from the early 20th century. The book includes
catalogues of each collection with the artefacts illustrated at actual size. 217p,
many b/w illus (Archaeopress BAR S1166, 2003) Pb £35.00
Tutanchamun: Das Goldene Jenseits. Grabschätze aus dem Tal der Könige
edited by André Wiese and Andreas Brodbeck. This richly illustrated volume,
accompanying the exhibition ‘Tutankhamun and the Golden Beyond’ held
in Basel in 2004, presents five essays followed by a full colour catalogue of
94 treasures, most of which were found in the Valley of the Kings and
date to the 18th Dynasty. Many were found by Carter in the tomb of
Tutankhamun itself. The illustrated essays discuss the archaeological
context of the objects as well as the history of the 18th Dynasty. Subjects
include: the history of the Cairo Museum; 18th Dynasty gravegoods;
theology and politics; the Valley of the Kings during the 18th Dynasty.
German text except for Zahi Hawass’ foreword which is in English. 382p,
many col and b/w pls and illus, maps (Hirmer 2004) Hb £40.99
Shabtis: A Private View
by Glenn James. This large volume presents a catalogue of 115 shabtis that
are now held in private collections across Europe. The study stands out in
particular for its high-quality life-size colour photographs which illustrate the
back and front of each shabti. The catalogue includes transcriptions and
translations of inscriptions, descriptions of condition and provenance and a
discussion of comparative examples and their location. The CD presents full
colour images of the shabtis. 264, many col pls, b/w figs (Cybèle 2002) Hb £100.00
Grabschätze aus Altägypten
by Thomas Psota. This fully illustrated catalogue of nineteen Egyptian objects
from Bern Museum focuses on funerary treasures which served as ‘gifts for
the journey to the other world’. The majority of the objects, which include
papyri,figurines, masks, personal items, amulets, sarcophagi and mummy cases,
are illustrated in colour on one page with a full facing description. German
text. 64p, 47 col illus (Bernsiches Historisches/Chronos 2001) Pb £10.50
The Collector’s Eye: Masterpieces of Egyptian Art from the
Thalassic Collection
edited by Peter Lacovara and Betsy Teasley Trope. This catalogue celebrates
the first public exhibition of one of the largest private US collections of
Egyptian artefacts, held at the Michael C Carlos Museum at Emory University
(2001–2002). The 120 objects span every period and have been chosen for
artistic reasons rather than historical context. They are all beautifully illustrated
in full colour. 170p, over 150 col pls (Washington UP 2001) £27.95
In the Fullness of Time: Masterpieces of Egyptian Art from
American Collections
by James F Romano. An exhibition entitled ‘In the Fullness of Time’ was
held in Oregon and Idaho in 2002 and 2003. This volume joins the exhibition
in bringing together a small group of objects from American collections
which raises a series of problems or issues within Egyptian art. Following a
discussion of Egyptian collections, Romano examines aspects of Egyptian
sculpture, reliefs, painting and personal objects within the context of the
interaction between myth, religion and art. 94p, 78 col pls (Hallie Ford Museum
of Art at Willamette University 2002) Pb £18.95
Ancient Egypt: Treasures from the Collection of the Oriental Institute
by Emily Teeter. This fully-illustrated catalogue offers highlights of the
Egyptian collection at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.
A brief history of the collection is followed by a catalogue of 77 objects,
which date from the early third millennium BC to the eighth century AD.
The artefacts include statues, stelae, tools, games, clothing, coffins, figured
ostraca, and papyri; each item is described, and its function and symbolism
are discussed. Brief texts are translated. Appendices give museum
registration numbers, provenance, and bibliographies. 160p, 26 b/w & 82
col illus, 1 map (Oriental Institute Museum Publications 23, 2003) Pb £15.00
Art and Crafts
Egypt: 4000 Years of Art
by Jaromir Malek. A superb selection of art objects
from ancient Egypt dating from c.4000 BC to c.200
AD. Arranged in chronological order, the pieces
reflect the formulaic and changing world of
Egyptian art from its early days to the Roman
Empire. Each piece is shown in colour, along with
a short description and details on its size and present
location, and includes ceramic vessels, figurines, reliefs, wall paintings, models,
weapons and tomb furniture. 376p, hundreds of col pls (Phaidon 2003) Hb £24.95
The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt
by W Stevenson Smith, revised by William Kelly Simpson. A second edition
of the concise Pelican History of Art volume with over 400 illustrations of
monuments and works of art. The book also contains an examination of the
portraits of the kings and queens who built the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara.
288p, 344 b/w illus, 75 col pls (Yale UP rev edn 1999) Hb £50.00, Pb £25.00
Egyptian Art: Selected Writings of Bernard V Bothmer
by Bernard V Bothmer, edited by Madeleine E Cody. Bothmer was a driving
force behind the Egyptian departments of, firstly, the Museum of Fine Arts
in Boston and, later, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, for over sixty years. During
those years he produced numerous influential articles on Egyptian art,
particularly from the later period. This book presents an anthology of fifty
articles, each of which is illustrated with large black and white photographs of
the sculptures and reliefs discussed. The majority of articles focus on specific
works of art but more general discussions of Egyptian art are also included.
517p, b/w pls (Oxford UP 2004) Hb £45.00
Also available: Egypt 1950. The Diary of Bernard V Bothmer
edited by Emma Swan Hall. (Oxbow Books 2004) Hb £35.00. See page 3 for details
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Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt
by W M F Petrie. A facsimile reprint of Finders Petrie’s classic work on
the arts and crafts of Egypt. Adopting a predominantly cultural approach
to art, Petrie discusses a number of different Egyptian art forms including
statuary, relief sculpture, painting, architecture, jewellery, metalwork, pottery
and so on. 158p, 140 b/w illus (Kegan Paul reprint 2002) Hb £65.00
Ancient Egyptian Designs
by Eva Wilson. This ‘visual anthology of over 300 designs and patterns’
draws on over 3,000 years of art and decoration found in Egyptian tombs,
on sarcophagi, wall paintings, pottery and other crafts. 26p introduction,
100p of illus (BMP 2003) Pb £9.99
Colour and Painting in Ancient Egypt
edited by W V Davies. Taken from an international colloquium held at the
British Museum in 1996, these 23 papers discuss recent developments in
the study of pictorial colour in ancient Egypt. Presenting new data, fresh
interpretations and ideas the contributors cover many different aspects
of the subject: pigment production and the use of colour, painting materials
and techniques of application, symbolism in the art, artisan organisation,
recording and publication of analyses and research studies. The case studies
cited include tombs from Thebes, Memphis, Amarna, Hierakonpolis and
Abydos. 192p, 8 b/w pls, 56 col pls, b/w figs (BMP 2001) Pb £35.00
Reading Egyptian Art. A Hieroglyphic Guide to Ancient Egyptian
Painting and Sculpture
by Richard H Wilkinson. This book is both a directory of Egyptian motifs,
signs and symbols as well as a sourcebook for religious beliefs and ideas.
Fully illustrated examples of the many different types of motif. 224p, b/w
figs, pls (Thames & Hudson 1992, 1994, Pb rep 1998) Pb £9.95
Fecundity Figures
by John Baines. Fecundity figures, personifications of non-sexual fertility, played
a significant role in ancient Egyptian religious art. This detailed and
comprehensive investigation of iconography during the Old and New
Kingdoms aims to classify the types of male and female figures represented,
and so understand the intentions behind such personifications, whilst also
placing the artwork within its cultural, religious and artistic context. 446p, 199
b/w illus, figs, tbs (Aris & Phillips 1985, Griffith Institute rep 2001) Hb £45.00
Katalog der Felsbilder aus der techechoslowakischen Konzession
in Nubien
by Frantisek Vahala and Pavel Cervicek. This volume presents over 1000
reliefs and 39 paintings recorded by Czech archaeologists as part of the
UNESCO project to salvage antiquities threatened by the rising waters of
damming projects. Ranging from 4000 to 1000 years old the artworks
constitute important source materials for our understanding of Egyptian-
Nubian relations over a long period of time. The position, characteristics
and bibliographic references are presented for each site, while each is also
illustrated by excellent crisp line drawings. Text in German. 2 volumes. Text:
158p, Plates:250p (Czech Institute of Egyptology 2000) Pb £75.00
Egyptian Art in the Age of the Pyramids
edited by D Arnold. The art of the Old Kingdom often sits in the shadow
of the New Kingdom, Eighteenth Dynasty. Accompanying a major
exhibition in Paris, New York and Toronto, 1999- 2000, this book provides
an illustrated guide to the art, architecture, statuary, reliefs, minor artistic
pieces, history and excavations of the Old Kingdom. Fifteen essays provide
structure to this work and pre-empt the extensive catalogue. 536p, col and
b/w pls (Metropolitan Museum of Art 2000) Hb £50.00
Die Feldzugsdarstellungen des Neuen Reiches: Eine Bildanalyse
by Susanna Constanze Heinz. A detailed analysis of the Egyptian New
Kingdom bas-reliefs which deal with warfare. Written from an art-historical
perspective, the thesis examines the iconography and composition of reliefs
from a variety of temples located in Abu Simbel, Karnak, Abydos, Amarna
and Luxor. Heinz pays particular attention to the presentation of groups
comprising the king, warriors, officials, captives, animals and booty. The
study includes an illustrated catalogue of reliefs arranged in chronological
order by Pharaoh. 327p, many b/w illus, tbs (OAW 2001) Pb £110.00
Krieg und Sieg: Narrative Wanddarstellungen von Altägypten bis ins
Mittelalter
edited by Manfred Bietak and Mario Schwarz. These nine papers, taken
from an international colloquium held in Langenlois, Austria, in 1997,
suggest ways in which architectural reliefs from ancient Egypt, the Near
East, the classical world and medieval Europe should be read in order to
understand a historical narrative. As the papers demonstrate the principal
subject of these narratives, whether fictional or historical, was warfare.
Illustrated throughout with examples. German text. 225p, 15 fold-out b/w
pls, many b/w illus (OAW 2002) Pb £55.00
Sculpture and Portraits
Wooden Statues of the Old Kingdom
by Julia Harvey. An updated version of the author’s thesis, this large volume
includes a typological study of wooden statues from the Old Kingdom period.
The large illustrated catalogue is divided into four parts based on various
chronological issues: group A include those statues that can be dated by external
criteria, group B are dated by association with features in A, group C are dated
according to group B and group D includes other examples. Comparisons are
made between various features of the statues including coiffure, dress, arms,
standing versus striding stance, their location in tombs and their geographical
distribution. 666p, many b/w pls, b/w figs (Brill/Styx 2001) Hb £130.00
Ägypten 2000 v. Chr.
edited by Dietrich Wildung. This volume includes 91 large black and white
photographs of sculptures which were intended to portray the faces of
real people. They also demonstrate the influence of kings and powerful
men and women on the art of ancient portraiture. The plates are
accompanied by a detailed catalogue and introductory chapters discuss
wider themes, such as the influence of kingship, fate, power and self-
reflection on art. The parallel development of individualism in literature
is also demonstrated. 191p, 91 b/w pls (Hirmer 2000) Hb £28.50
Royal Bronze Statuary from Ancient Egypt
by Marsha Hill. Based on the author’s dissertation, this is a study of
Egyptian royal bronze statuary, focusing in large on kneeling figures. The
large catalogue of 301 examples follows a detailed analysis and general
organising of material belonging to this particular artistic type which proved
to have been especially popular in the Third Intermediate, Late and
Ptolemaic periods. Marsha Hill examines the evidence for dating the figures
as well as issues of style, development and function or meaning. She argues
that the kneeling figures of kings or high officials clearly reflected some
form of ritual role and, whether as straightforward images or as votive
statues, they show a clear relationship between royal figures and the gods.
367p, 82 b/w pls (Egyptological Memoirs 3, Brill/Styx 2004) Hb £65.00
The Statuette of Queen Tetisheri: A Reconsideration
by W V Davies. This paper, taken from a colloquium held at the British Museum
in 1982, re-evaluates one of the most well-known Egyptian miniature statues.
Standing just 36.50 cm high, this near perfectly preserved statuette
was a product of a time of artistic transition between the end of
the Second Intermediate Period and the beginning of the New
Kingdom. 44p (British Museum Occasional Paper 36, 1984) Pb £7.50
Untersuchungen zu den Frauenstatuen des
Ptolemäischen Ägypyen
by Sabine Albersmeier. This substantial volume, a thesis,
examines and catalogues 161 Egyptian statues of women,
dating from the Ptolemaic period and now held in public
and private collections worldwide. The illustrated catalogue
is preceded by a full discussion of the statues’ construction,
their form and composition, hair arrangements, dress,
inscriptions and, where appropriate, identity. Albersmeier also
outlines the chronology of the statues, focusing on the 3rd
to 1st centuries BC. 457p, 86 b/w pls (Aegyptica Treverensia 10,
Von Zabern 2002) Hb £89.00
Mumienportrats: Chronologie und kultureller Kontext
by Barbara Borg. This volume examines in detail the painted mummy
caskets and the separate portrait plates that sometimes accompanied them.
The twelve main chapters consider: drawing techniques and analysis of
the materials used; dating; the relationship of provincial influences and
urban Roman portraits; the ethnic and social status of those represented;
where finds were made, and their condition; whether the portraits were
of living models; the functions of the separate portrait plate. German
text. 262p, 87 col, 84 b/w pls (Von Zabern 1997) Hb £75.50
The Mysterious Fayum Portraits: Faces from Ancient Egypt
by Euphrosyne Doxiadis. The remarkable portraits of Fayum reveal a mixed
population of Romans, Greeks, Egyptians, Surians, Libyans, Nubians and Jews.
This book presents almost 200 portraits which are now scattered around the
world. The portraits are beautifully presented in full colour, accompanied by
informative analyses of the style or artistic merit of the painting. 248p, many col
and b/w pls (Thames and Hudson 1995, Pb edn 2000) Pb £24.95
Fayum Portraits
by Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter. 57 colour plates showing the haunting
faces of the Fayum portraits. The introduction stresses links between the
portraits and Byzantine imagery, and points to likenesses, for example the
statuesque elongation of the figures, in the work of later artists such as El
Greco and Modigliani. 80p, col pls (Thames & Hudson 1998) Hb £12.95
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Artefacts
Egyptian and Egyptianizing Scarabs
by Andree Feghali Gorton. This study considers material from the Punic
world from contexts dating from the first half of the first millennium
B.C. Commonly dismissed as undatable, these popular finds are potentially
rich in archaeological information, and this thesis aims to present a
provisional but workable guide to classification. Gorton uses a selection
of published and unpublished scarabs to produce a stylistic typology, in
order to then determine workshop origins, distribution patterns, and
ultimately, suggest contact links between the East and West Mediterranean,
and relations between Phoenician and Greek settlements. It also sets the
scene for further research on the many examples from non-Punic sites
that fall outside this typology. 208p, drawings, photos, and maps (OUCA
Monograph 44, 1996) Hb £25.00
Scarabs, Scaraboids, Seals and Seal Impressions from Medinet Habu
by Emily Teeter and T G Wilfong. Medinet Habu in western Thebes
(modern Luxor, Egypt) is dominated by the great mortuary temples of
King Ramesses III (ca. 1182 BC), and Kings Aye and Horemheb (ca. 1324-
1293 BC). For nearly 1,500 years Medinet Habu played a central role in
Egyptian religion, life, and politics. This book, the first of a projected
multiple volume series, includes a catalogue of 349 scarabs, scaraboids
(including lentoids, cowroids, and buttons), heart scarabs and their Sons
of Horus amulets, heart amulets, seals, and seal impressions on bullae,
vessel stoppers, amphora handles, mudbricks, and funerary cones that date
from approximately 1470 BC to the 8th century AD. These scarabs and
scaraboids comprise one of the largest groups of such material excavated
from any site in Egypt. 236p, 3 b/w figs, 110 b/w pls (Oriental Institute
Publications 118, 2003) Hb £70.00
Skarabäen ausserhalb Ägyptens: Lokale Produktion oder Import?
edited by Astrid Nunn and Regine Schulz. Numerous Egyptian scarabs
have been discovered on Bronze Age sites in Palestine and Mesopotamia.
These six papers, from a workshop held at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
in Munich in 1999, discuss the reasons for this, looking in particular at the
implications for trade and political relations between Egypt and the Near
East and the manufacturing source of the scarabs. The volume includes a
referenced illustrated catalogue of scarabs. 79p, b/w figs, tbs, maps
(Archaeopress BAR S1205, 2004) Pb £24.00
Cylinder Seal Glyptic in Predynastic Egypt and Neighbouring Regions
by Jane A Hill. Excavations of Predynastic cemeteries and early Dynastic
cemeteries in Abydos revealed examples of cylinder seal impressions which
depicted geometric symbols, rows of animals, and single figures or objects,
such as boats or birds. This detailed study focuses on finds from each tomb
complex in turn before Hill places these objects in their cultural context,
assessing the significance of the seals as magical objects, as works of art
and as administrative tools. The volume goes on to consider comparative
examples from Nubia and parallels in Mesopotamia where the use of seals
was far more widespread during this period. Finally, Hill discusses the
functions of seals, what they were sealing and what this reveals about foreign
trade. 131p, b/w figs (Archaeopress BAR S1223, 2004) Pb £27.00
The Pottery of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt
by Patricia Paice. A slim but useful study of utilitarian domestic pottery
from Ancient Egypt. The author presents scenes involving pots from
published Egyptian tombs. The pictures, reproduced in line drawings, show
ceramics used in milking, water carrying, bread-making, brewing, wine-
making, cooking and consumption. The book also considers the usefulness
of tomb-paintings for dating excavated materials. 39p (SSEA Studies 5,
Benben 1997) Pb £7.95
Papers of the Pottery Workshop 3rd International Congress of
Egyptology, Toronto, September 1982
edited by A L Kelley. Brief abstracts of 18 papers presented to the 3rd
ICE in Toronto on the subject of Ancient Egyptian pottery. 43p (SSEA
Publications 4, Benben 1983) Pb £5.95
A Study of Ancient Egyptian Cordage in the British Museum
by Donald P Ryan and David H Hansen (BMP Occ Paper 62, 1988) Pb £6.00
Ancient Egyptian Anchors and the Sea
by Alessandra Nibbi. Pierced stones, many identified as anchors, are found on
many ancient sites in and around the Mediterranean, although they are
notoriously difficult to date due to their frequent lack of archaeological context
and attribution to a particular site, locale or people. This short volume presents
a catalogue of more than 200 anchors from the site of Marsa Matruh on the
north coast of Africa, discussed within the context of Egyptian anchors found
elsewhere, and within our current knowledge of Egyptian seafaring. 120p, 28
b/w figs (Discussions in Egyptology Special No. 4, 2002) Pb £15.00

EGYPTIAN LANGUAGE,
LITERATURE & TEXTS
Language
Ancient Egyptian: A Linguistic Introduction
by Antonio Loprieno. In this study Loprieno traces the development of
language from Old Egyptian to Coptic through a modern linguistic approach;
he discusses the Hieratic and Demotic varieties of the hieroglyphic system,
studies the phonology of classic Egyptian and Coptic and examines the
semantic and pragmatic constraints on syntax. Finally Loprieno looks at the
genetic connections of Egyptian with Semitic languages such as Akkadian,
Arabic and Hebrew. 320p (Cambridge UP 1995) Pb £19.99
Remembering Osiris
by Tom Hare. Subtitled ‘Number, Gender, and the Word in Ancient
Egyptian Representational Systems’. Hare takes a fresh look at Egyptian
texts and visual arts, Osiris being one of the central myths of ancient
Egypt. This innovative study looks at the ways in which language, the
body and numeracy are dealt with and represented in Egyptian culture.
322p, 57 b/w illus (Stanford UP 1999) Hb £46.95, Pb £18.50
Studies in Philology in Honour of Ronald James Williams
edited by Gerald E Kadish and Geoffrey E Freeman. This collection of
writings focus on Hebrew, ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian linguistics.
Contributions: A 14th Century Polyglot Psalter (Sebastian Brock); Reflections
on some obscure Hebrew words in the Biblical Job (E C Clarke); Some
notes on the Ugaritic counterpart of the Arabic ghain (J A Emerton); The
blunders of an inept scribe (Demotic papyrus Louvre 2414) (George R
Hughes); God, Fate and Free Will in Egyptian Wisdom Literature (Frank T
Miosi); Cephalon, A New Coptic Martyr (Albert Pietersma and Susan T
Comstock); An offering inscription from the 2nd Pylon at Karnak (Donald
Redford); A New Kingdom relief of a Harper and his Song (William Kelly
Simpson); The textual affinities of the Corrector(s) of B in numbers (John
Wm Weevers). 156p (BenBen 1982) Pb £30.00
Altägyptisch, Hamitosemitisch und ihre Beziehungen zu einigen
Sprachfamilien
by K Petracek. An important text for discussing the relationship between
Egypt and the rest of Africa, this monograph by an eminent Czech scholar
traces the linguistic roots of Egyptian and Semitic languages. The text is
in German. 156p (Czech Institute of Egyptology 1988) Pb £15.00
Ägyptisches Wörterbuch 1: Altes Reich und Erste Zwischenzeit
by Rainer Hannig. This monumental dictionary presents over 100,000 fully
referenced entries, arranged topographically, which have been gathered
from Old Kingdom and First Intermediate Period texts. The aim is to
publish ‘all important references’. The dictionary translates the entries into
German but the references ‘are more or less independent of language’
and, as such, this dictionary will undoubtedly prove invaluable to
Egyptologists. In order to avoid the restrictions imposed by modern
languages and to stress the prominence of ancient Egyptian, the
introductory sections are also published in English, French, Italian and
Spanish. 1681p (Hannig-Lexica 1, Von Zabern 2003) Hb £68.50
Die Sprache der Pharaonen: Grosses Handwörterbuch Ägyptisch-Deutsch
by Rainer Hannig. This is a compact Egyptian/German dictionary. It is
impressively detailed, including both Middle and Late Egyptian terms and
with useful lists of names of deities, kings and toponyms. 1412p (Hannig
Lexica I, Von Zabern 1995) Hb £42.00
Also available: Grosses Handwörterbuch Deutsch-Ägyptisch
by R Hannig. 1753p (Hannig-Lexica 3, von Zabern 2000) Hb
£55.00
Kulturhandbuch Ägyptens: Wortschatz der
Pharaonen in Sachgruppen
by Rainer Hannig and Petra Vomberg. Did you know
that the ancient Egyptians had 140 different words for
bread? Following on from his Egyptian/German
dictionary, Hanig has prepared this invaluable list of
hieroglyphs with German translation, all grouped by subject
area. There are vocabulary lists for every aspect of Egyptian
life, from flowers to materials, from human anatomy to music,
from sport to religion, from games to weapons…351 subjects
grouped under 63 classes in all. Like the dictionary, the words
listed cover the entire period from 2800-950 BC. 1029p (Hannig
Lexica II,Von Zabern 1999) Hb £44.50
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Frühägyptisches Wörterbuch 1:1 Erste Lieferung 3-f
edited by Jochem Kahl with M Bretschneider and B Kneisler. This is the first
of six ‘word books’ which will eventually comprise a dictionary of the Early
Egyptian language, as written and spoken between 3150-2600 BC. Each
hieroglyph word found to date is shown as the original symbol and then in
transliteration and translation with full references. The publishers plan to
complete the series (in German) in 2005. 163p (Harrassowitz 2002) Pb £34.50
Also available:
2: Lieferung m-h 111p (2003) Pb £34.50; 3: Lieferung h-h 95p (2004) Pb £34.50
Egyptian Grammar
by Alan H Gardiner. Although the first edition of this study appeared
over seventy years ago, Gardiner’s Egyptian Grammar remains the most
comprehensive presentation of Middle Egyptian available, and is still an
essential reference tool for all advanced work in the language. The latest,
third, edition appeared in 1957 and is now in its tenth reprinting. After
each new element of grammar the learner is given a set of practice exercises,
and the book also contains useful resources such as a list of hieroglyphic
signs, and information about the development of the language. 682p
(Griffith Institute 1957, rep 1994) Hb £25.00
Middle Egyptian Grammar
by James E Hoch. This is a practical introductory grammar for classroom and
self-instruction. Unlike Gardiner’s monumental Egyptian Grammar, this is not
intended as a reference work, and is designed to be as user-friendly as possible
by, for example, presenting simplified forms of genuine texts rather than diving
straight into the originals. The book is widely used in North American courses.
307p, spiral bound (SSEA Publication XV, Benben 1997) Pb £38.50
Middle Egyptian Grammar: Sign List
by James E Hoch. This sign list is designed as an accompaniment to James
Hoch’s Middle Egyptian Grammar, a practical course for students. 70p (SSEA
Publication XV, Benben 1998) Pb £9.99
A Concise Grammar of Middle Egyptian
by Boyo G Ockinga. Divided into four main parts: Script and Grammar,
Sign List, Grammar Exercises and Reading Exercises/Vocabulary. While
this is a beginner’s text, and by no means as comprehensive as Gardiner’s
massive Egyptian Grammar, it is a user-friendly reference book compiled by a
teacher with a great deal of experience. 177p (Von Zabern 1998) Pb £32.50
A Concise Dictionary of Middle Egyptian
by Raymond O Faulkner. This is a handy, one volume dictionary of 5,400
carefully selected words likely to be encountered by both students and
advanced scholars in the course of their regular work. Each entry consists
of the most common hieroglyphic form of the word, accompanied by its
transliteration, translation, references to texts where it occurs, its less usual
hieroglyphic variants, and phrases in which it is used. 349p (Griffith Institute
1962, rep 1996) Hb £17.50
Amarna Studies: Collected Writings
by William L Moran, edited by J Huehnergard and S Izre’el. This volume
presents the writings of Moran who discovered the key to the grammar of
the Amarna letters of Bibylos, identifying it as a distinct language. The
papers include his groundbreaking essay on cracking the ‘Dialect of Bibylos’
and numerous essays on particular words, texts, issues of syntax and
grammar, and scribes. 363p (Eisenbrauns 2003) Hb £34.50
Writing Late Egyptian Hieratic
by Sheldon Lee Gosline. Stated as a ‘primer’, this book teaches the student
how to write and understand the hieratic scripts of the Middle and Late
Egyptian periods. Drawing parallels with the Chinese language, Gosline
argues that the language should be studied in terms of the associations
between symbols, rather than traditional approaches to learning grammar.
With 38 lessons and quizzes at the end. 125p (Eisenbrauns 1999) Hb £22.95
Late Egyptian Grammar: An Introduction
by Friedrich Junge, translated by David Warburton. Primarily intended as a
practical instruction manual, this English translation clearly guides the student
through the peculiarities of Late New Kingdom grammar. Junge assumes
some knowledge of Middle Egyptian and sections highlight developments
in the evolution of the ancient Egyptian language. 391p (1999, Griffith Institute
Engl edn 2001) Pb £20.00
Demotic Grammar in the Ptolemaic Sacerdotal Decrees
by R S Simpson. Demotic is the term used for a very abbreviated version
of Egyptian script originally introduced for administrative purposes in the
seventh century BC and used until the fifth century AD. The book presents
a detailed analysis of Demotic grammar based on a careful study of the
Canopus decree of 238 BC, and the Raphia and Philae decrees (presented
here with full transcriptions and translations), written in both Greek and
Egyptian. 304p (Griffith Institute 1996) Hb £40.00
From Pharaoh’s Lips: Ancient Egyptian Language in the Arabic of Today
by Ahmad Abel-Hamid Youssef. Some ancient Egyptian words and phrases
are still in use today. This small book illustrates this form of linguistic
preservation through the fictional story of the everyday rural life and work
of Bayumi, a farmer and his wife and child. With the story running in
English on the left-hand page, it is faced by a series of words and phrases
given in ancient Egyptian, Coptic and Arabic – words that hark back to
the days of the pharaohs. 131p, b/w illus (AUCP 2003) Pb £14.95
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
by Frantisek Ondras. This textbook leads the reader on a journey through
Egypt, with each chapter introducing new situations, and provides an
introduction to many aspects of modern Egyptian culture and life. Beginning
with your arrival in the country, each chapter offers the reader examples of
everyday phrasal usage and thorough explanations of Arabic grammar. More
than a phrasebook and a dictionary, this book is a useful tool for learning
the Egyptian Colloquial, combining handy explanations with a systematic
approach to the grammatical structure of the language. 250p, 200 b/w figs
(Czech Institute of Egyptology 2004) Pb £25.00
Hieroglyphs
Sacred Signs: Hieroglyphs in Ancient Egypt
by Penelope Wilson. The Egyptian hieroglyphic script was a powerful form
of communication and a means of keeping records. This short
introduction to the ‘Sacred Signs’ of Egypt, which is geared towards the
general reader, outlines the origins of the script, how it developed and
how it worked. With functional considerations at the fore, the Egyptians
used hieroglyphics to record ownership of things, to commemorate events
and people, to keep records and accounts, and record their beliefs and
dedications to the gods. The later chapters of the book examine the
decipherment of the hieroglyphs throughout history and primarily in the
18th and 19th centuries, as well as the continued fascination in this ancient
Egyptian script in modern society. 157p, 17 b/w illus (Oxford UP 2003) Hb
£12.99
The Hieroglyphs of Ancient Egypt
by Aidan Dodson. A colourful introduction to Egyptian hieroglyphs that
demonstrates the enormous diversity of texts that have survived from a
period that lasted 3,500 years. Colour photographs and short passages of
text guide the beginner through the origins of the Egyptian language, the
alphabet and grammar, the derivatives, types of inscriptions, their mystery
and decipherment. The book concludes with the hieroglyphic names of
the pharaohs, a chronology and a brief list of major Egyptian collections
across the world. 144p, many col illus (New Holland 2001, Pb 2003) Hb £16.99,
Pb £10.99
Middle Egyptian. An introduction to the language and culture of
hieroglyphs
by James P Allen. A thorough introduction to the ancient Egyptian writing
system and language for the student and non-specialist alike. Designed
primarily as a textbook, it contains 26 lessons, exercises, a list of
hieroglyphic signs, a dictionary and 25 essays on aspects of history, society,
religion and literature. 528p (Cambridge UP 1999) Hb £65.00, Pb £22.99
Decoding Egyptian Hieroglyphs
by Bridget McDermott. This well-illustrated and clearly presented book
aims to provide the beginner with a practical guide to understanding
Egyptian hieroglyphs. Following an initial discussion of reading and writing
in Egypt, McDermott presents a series of thematic chapters, each
incorporating inscriptions and basic grammar. Subjects include religion,
names and titles, the body and death, relationships, trade and skills, warfare,
foreign countries, the calendar and time, the cosmos. This is an enjoyable
book which uses hieroglyphs to introduce many aspects of ancient
Egyptian daily life and beliefs. Includes a sign index and a selection of
translations for reference. 176p, many col illus (Duncan Baird 2001) Pb £9.99
The Story of Decipherment From Egyptian Hieroglyphs to Maya Script
by Maurice Pope. This is a discussion of contributions to the art of
decipherment made by theorists, such as Leibnitz, and by brilliant
practitioners from Champollion to Ventris. Pope examines the intellectual
developments that led to their achievements, and describes the process of
decipherment. 232p, 126 illus (Thames & Hudson rev edn 1999) Pb £12.95
The Rosetta Stone: The Story of the Decoding of Hieroglyphics
by Robert Solé and Dominique Valbelle. Written for a general readership,
this book tells the story of the decipherment of the Rosetta Stone,
discovered in Egypt in 1799. The authors presents an account of how the
code was cracked but say little of the major impact this had on our
understanding of Egyptian scripts. 184p, 12 b/w figs and pls, 1 map (1999,
Profile 2001, Pb 2002) Pb £7.99
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Hieroglyphs for Travellers
by Thomas F Mudloff and Ronald E Fellows. The aim of this fun, spiral-
bound field guide to Egyptian hieroglyphs is to help the tourist and the
enthusiast recognise the cartouches and symbols for some of the most
famous pharaohs and funerary formulae. Full of interesting and practical
tips to deciphering the Egyptian language, grammar and culture, the authors
present short extracts of texts or titles site by site, from the Pyramids and
the Sphinx, through Thebes to Aswan and Abu Simbel. 113p, b/w figs
(Fellows 1999) Pb £14.95
How to read Egyptian Hieroglyphs
by Mark Collier and Bill Manley. This step-by-step guide takes the student
on a tour of the often puzzling hieroglyphic script of Ancient Egypt.
With practical exercises along the way, the reader is encouraged to test
their growing knowledge and reading skills. This book could be said to be
the Egyptian Reading Greek. 179p, b/w pls & illus (British Museum 1998, rev
edn 2003) Hb £9.99
Inscriptions
The Graffiti of Pharaonic Egypt: Scope and Roles of Informal
Writings (c.3100-332 BC)
by A J Peden. A meticulous examination of Egyptian and Nubian graffiti
texts, which date between Dynasties I and XXXI and encompass Hieratic
and hieroglyphic writings inscribed on tombs, monuments and rock-
surfaces. Arranged chronologically, this survey highlights the importance
of graffiti for our understanding of the everyday life and beliefs of ordinary
ancient Egyptians, especially in Thebes and the town of Deir-el Medina.
359p, 11 maps (Probleme der Ägyptologie 17, Brill 2001) Hb £64.00
Theban Desert Road Survey in the Egyptian Western Desert,
Volume 1: Gebel Tjauti Rock Inscriptions 1-45 and Wadi el-Hôl
Rock Inscriptions 1-45
by John Coleman Darnell, with Deborah Darnell. This volume publishes forty-
five inscriptions from Gebel Tjauti and forty-five inscriptions from Wadi el-
Hôl, two major concentrations of rock inscriptions and rock art on pharaonic
caravan routes of the Egyptian Western Desert. The inscriptions range in
date from Predynastic to Christian times. Inscriptions of particular interest in
this first volume include those from Gebel Tjauti: a Naqada IID/IIIA tableau
revealing important new information concerning the unification of Upper
Egypt and the founding of Dynasty 0; a road construction inscription of the
Coptite nomarch Tjauti providing evidence for the beginnings of the northern
expansion of the Theban realm during the middle 11th Dynasty; the depiction
of a Nubian ranger; and from the Wadi el-Hôl: epigraphic evidence for the
use of the Farshût Road for transport of supplies to the temple of Amun
during the New Kingdom; a new Middle Egyptian literary inscription; a rock-
cut letter that contributes to our understanding of the Story of Sinuhe; and an
inscription recounting desert celebrations in honour of the goddess Hathor.
The inscriptions are published as photographs and facsimile drawings, with
hieroglyphic transcriptions, translations, commentaries, and glossary. lvi + 174p,
2 b/w figs, 126 b/w pls (Oriental Institute Publications 119, 2002) Hb £56.00
Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts,
Reliefs and Paintings Volume III, Part 2: Saqqara to Dahshur
by Bertha Porter and Rosalind Moss, second edition revised by Jaromir
Malek. The second revised edition of Volume III, Part 2 of the mammoth
Topographical Bibliography is now reprinted in one volume. It covers the
southern section of the Memphite necropolis and the temple and town
site of Mit Rahina. It takes full account of excavations and discoveries
made during the fifty years since the appearance of the original edition,
and draws on published as well as important unpublished sources, such as
manuscripts, drawings and photographs. Thirty-six pages of maps and
plans accompany the text, and the volume is fully indexed. Other volumes
are also available. 636p (Griffith Institute 2nd edition 1981, rep 2003) Hb £49.00
Ramesside Inscriptions. Translated and Annotated Translations
Volume III: Ramesses II, his Contemporaries
by K A Kitchen. This important reference work, which accompanies
Kitchen’s hieroglyphic Ramesside Inscriptions III (KRI), presents full
English translations of documents relating to, or written by, Ramesses
II’s subjects. The official and personal records provide invaluable
information about the lives and beliefs of people from all levels of society,
including viziers, treasurers, stewards, court functionaries, secretaries, the
army, priests, servants and the workmen of Deir el-Medina. 587p, maps
(Blackwell 2000) Hb £130.00
Other volumes available:
Volume II: Royal Inscriptions Hb £130.00
Notes and Comments Volume II’s companion volume. Hb £125.00
Translations Addenda (forthcoming 2004) Hb £100.00
The Great Karnak Inscription of Merneptah: Grand Strategy in the
13th Century BC
by Colleen Manassa. The Great Karnak Inscription of Merneptah’s 5th regnal
year, the longest surviving continuous monumental text from Egypt, describes
the combined Libyan and Sea People invasion of Egypt c.1208 BCE. This
new study, the first complete commentary on this long but unfortunately
damaged text, begins with a translation of the text, accompanied by detailed
notes. The study considers specific military aspects of the inscription alongside
its religious background. A grammatical analysis of the Great Karnak
Inscription also sheds new light on the grammar of Ramesside monumental
texts. 210p, 15 b/w pls (Yale Egyptological Studies 5, YES 2003) Pb £35.00
Literature and Texts
The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories,
Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry
edited by William Kelly Simpson. Ancient Egypt’s literature has been far less
accessible to the non-specialist than its spectacular works of art and
monuments. This revised and expanded anthology aims to correct this. The
texts include Middle Egyptian narratives, such as ‘The Tale of the Eloquent
Peasant’, Late Egyptian stories, instructions, lamentations and dialogues,
religious texts, songs and royal hymns, royal stelae, autobiographies, scribal
traditions and Demotic fables and tales. The translations are lightly annotated
and each is preceded by a brief introduction that sets the literary and historic
scene. For this third edition all of the texts have been freshly translated. 598p,
6 b/w illus (Yale UP 3rd edn 2003) Pb £14.50
Ancient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology
translated by John L Foster. All major genres of Egyptian literature are
represented in this anthology of poems, all translated into elegant English
verse and providing an intimate glimpse into the lives of ancient Egyptians.
The 41 pieces include hymns, such as Akhenaten’s Hymn to the Sun, yarns,
Ramesside love songs, laments, ‘schoolboy’ texts, visions and religious
thoughts. Includes a glossary. 272p (Texas UP 2001) Hb £31.95, Pb £16.95
The Tale of Sinuhe and other Ancient Egyptian Poetry
by R B Parkinson. The Tale of Sinuhe is acclaimed as a masterpiece of
Egyptian poetry, and tells of a courtier’s adventures after he flees Egypt,
his failure to find a meaningful life abroad, and his eventual return home.
Other works include stories of fantastic wonders from the court of the
pharaoh behind the Great Pyramid. These are new translations drawing
on recent advances in Egyptology. 317p (Oxford UP 1999) Pb £7.99
Ancient Egyptian Literature
by Miriam Lichtheim. This three volume sourcebook of Egyptian literature
in translation opens an invaluable window into Egyptian life for anybody
who does not read the original language.
Vol 1: The Old and Middle Kingdoms. 245p (California UP 1975) Pb £12.95
Vol 2: The New Kingdom. 239p (California UP 1976) Pb £12.95
Vol 3: The Late Period. 228p (California UP 1980) Pb £12.95
Poetry and Culture in Middle Kingdom Egypt
by R B Parkinson. An in–depth study of the legacy of Egyptian poetry
from the period 1940–1640 BC. As well as looking at the texts themselves,
Parkinson explores the broader context of the role of literature during
this period, whether for entertainment or propaganda purposes, and the
social and ideological background to literary style, themes, metrics,
authorship, audience and performance. 393p (Continuum 2002) Hb £95.00
The Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic
Texts, Statues, Reliefs and Paintings
from the Griffith Institute ...
I The Theban Necropolis (i) Private Tombs. 520p (2nd edn 1960, rep 1994)
Hb £40.00; (ii) Royal Tombs and Smaller Cemeteries. 456p (2nd edn 1964)
Hb £45.00
II Theban Temples 622p (2nd edn 1994) Hb £45.00
III Memphis (i) Abu Rawash to Abusir. 392p (2nd edn 1984 rep 1994) Hb
£45.00; (ii) Fascicules 1-3. 636p (2nd edn 1981, rep 2003) Hb £49.00
IV Lower and Middle Egypt microfiche only £8.00
V Upper Egypt: Sites microfiche only £8.00
VI Upper Egypt: Chief temples (excluding Thebes). 283p (1939 rep 1991)
Hb £30.00
VII Nubia, Deserts and Outside Egypt 488p (1951, rep 1995) Hb £40.00
VIII Objects of Provenance not known by Jaromir Malek. (Only available
as a 3-volume set)
Part 1. Royal Statues. Private Statues (Predynastic to Dynasty XVII). 536p Hb
Part 2. Private Statues (Dynasty XVIII to the Roman Period). Deities. 768p
Hb
Indices to Vol VIII, Parts 1 & 2. 144p Pb
*** 3 volume set £145.00 ***
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The Amarna Letters
edited by William L Moran. Discovered in 1887, the Amarna tablets contain
the correspondence between the royal court and rulers of neighbouring
states in the mid-14th century BC. This new translation provides a vivid
account of the diplomatic exchange of Egypt’s neighbours and vassal states.
393p (Johns Hopkins UP 1992, Pb 2002) Pb £18.50
Ramesside Ostraca
edited by R J Demarée. This volume is the first in the British Museum's
Egyptian catalogue series to be devoted to ostraca, as oppose to other
inscribed media. It publishes in full the hieratic ostraca of the Ramesside
Period – a large, rich and varied collection covering the entire range of
known text-types, documentary, literary and religious. It also includes the
contemporary figured ostraca. Each ostracon is presented with a photograph
and where the text is in hieratic, transcriptions are provided. 48p, 224 b/w
pls (British Museum 2002) Hb £125.00
The Heqanakht Papyri
by James P Allen. In 1922-1923 the Metropolitan Museum of Art discovered
in Thebes one of ‘the most precious of all documents to survive from ancient
Egypt’. The papyri comprises everyday letters and accounts compiled by a
minor official Heqanakht during the 12th Dynasty. They provide invaluable
information about the daily lives of ‘the lower levels of the landed gentry’ in
the early Middle Kingdom. This study includes a facsimile of the papyri and
associated fragments, with colour images presented on the enclosed CD. The
book also includes an in-depth discussion of the papyri itself. 297p, 57 b/w pls,
figs, CD (Egyptian Expedition 27, Metropolitan Museum of Art 2002) Hb £35.00
The UCL Lahun Papyri: Letters
edited by Mark Collier and Stephen Quirke. The aim of this volume is to
publish letters and letter fragments from the Petrie excavations at Lahun
in an accessible manner. The Middle Kingdom papyri are illustrated and,
on the facing page, transcribed and translated. The introduction discusses
the archaeological context of the letters and their history since their
discovery in 1889. A CD-Rom contains digital images of the fragments.
203p, b/w figs, CD (Archaeopress BAR S1083, 2002) Pb £34.00
The UCL Lahun Papyri: Religious, Literary, Legal, Mathematical
and Medical
edited by Mark Collier and Stephen Quirke. This volume presents transcriptions
with transliterations and translations of five broad types of papyri discovered
during Petrie’s excavations of Lahun. Digital photographs are presented on
the CD. 160p, fold-outs, b/w figs, CD (Archaeopress BAR S1209, 2004) Pb £32.00
A Reading Book of Second Intermediate Period Texts
edited by Frank T Miosi. This is a source-book for students composed of ten
major historical texts of the Second Intermediate Period. The texts have been
divided up to ease translation and some notes are provided. The book was
originally designed for use on the Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities’
hieroglyph reading course. 53p (Benben Publications 1981) Pb £17.50
Sinuhe, the Bible, and the Patriarchs
by Miroslav Bárta. The Story of Sinuhe, one of the most popular works of Ancient
Egyptian literature, lies at heart of this study. A royal official under the first
ruler of Egyptian dynasty XII, the pharaoh Amenemhat, Sinuhe flees from
Egypt after the murder of the king. He spends most of his life in the Syro-
Palestine region, becoming a successful tribal chief and local ruler, but yearns
to return to his native land - a wish eventually granted by the pharaoh Senuseret
I. The various passages from the fictitious life of Sinuhe provide an introduction
to numerous developments in Middle Kingdom Egypt, and form the backdrop
to an in-depth study of the relations between Egypt and the Levant in the 2nd
millennium BC. In this study, Bárta pays particular attention to developments
in the Canaanite region during the era of the Patriarchs. The background to
the tale of Sinuhe is indeed none other than that of the story of Abraham.
290p, 175 b/w figs, 2 maps (Czech Institute of Egyptology 2003) Pb £25.00
Pharaonic King-Lists, Annals and Day-Books
by Donald B Redford. This is a classic study into the Egyptians’ use of the
past, focusing on the pictures and texts common in Ancient Egypt showing
groupings of kings. The author discusses the genesis and development of the
‘king list’ tradition, following a tradition over three millennia. After taking a
chronological approach to ‘king lists’, annals and day lists from the Old to
New Kingdoms, the book focuses on the Aegyptiaca of Manetho. 337p, 4 b/w
pls (SSEA Publication IV, Beben Publications 1986) Hb £65.00, Pb £27.95
The Name of the Dead: Tutankhamun Translated
by Hany Assaad and Daniel Kolos. This is a complete guide to what the
hieroglyph-inscribed objects found when Carter opened Tutankhamun’s tomb
mean. The book is ordered by location, with sections on the Antechamber,
Burial Chamber, the Treasury and the Annex. The hieroglyphs are transcribed,
translated, and commented upon. 129p (Benben Publications 1979) Pb £19.50
The Royal Canon of Turin
by Alan H Gardiner. A reprint of Gardiner’s edition of the papyrus with
the Royal Canon of Turin. Includes a complete hieroglyphic transcription
of the fragmentary document along with a transcription of the Ramesside
tax-lists on the recto of the papyrus. 20p, 9 b/w pls (Oxfor UP 1959, rep Aris
& Phillips 1987, re-issued Griffith Institute 1997) Pb £12.50
Egyptian Historical Records of the Later Eighteenth Dynasty
Volumes I to VI
by B Cumming and B G Davies. The basic Egyptian historical texts are
translated into English for the benefit of students of the language and those
who are interested in the history of the area. The translations are cross-
referenced to Helck’s hieroglyphic texts, with emendations. I (Aris & Phillips
1982); II (1984); III (1984); IV (1992); V (1994); VI (1994): all Pb £8.50 each
Religious and Mortuary Texts
The Ancient Egyptian Books of the Afterlife
by Erik Hornung. The Egyptians held complex views and beliefs of the afterlife,
recorded in texts which were later found in royal tombs. Hornung discusses
the contents of these texts, ranging from the collection of spells in the Book
of the Dead, to detailed accounts of the afterlife in the Books of the
Netherworld. 188p, b/w figs & pls (Cornell UP 1999) Hb £38.50, Pb £13.50
Ägyptische Hymnen und Gebete
by Jan Assmann. German translations, with notes, of over 240 ancient Egyptian
hymns and prayers. These are preceded by an extensive discussion of the
provenance of the texts, most of which are from temples and tombs, their
historical and religious context, their type and function as well as their literary
characteristics. 569p (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 2nd edn 1999) Pb £68.50
The Cannibal Hymn: A Cultural and Literary Study
by Christopher Eyre. The Cannibal Hymn is a spell that appears in the
pyramids of Unas and Teti in the Old Kingdom and then re-appears in
the Middle Kingdom. It was a spell that mythologised the sacrificing of a
bull to ensure the passage of its beneficiary to divine status. Christopher
Eyre explores beyond the text itself to explore the symbolism, ideology,
mythology and choice of words of the hymn. The text also has implications
for the nature of ritual practices in ancient Egypt, especially sacrifices and
feasting, as well as the oral accompaniment. 272p, 11 b/w figs, 2 b/w pls
(Liverpool UP 2002) Pb £20.00
The Ancient Egyptian Coffin Texts
by R O Faulkner. Faulkner’s authoritative English translation of Middle
Kingdom coffin texts is essential for all Egyptologists. This new edition reprints
his whole work in one volume. Filling the gap between the ‘Pyramid’ texts and
the New Kingdom Book of the Dead, these writings were intended to supply
the deceased with the speeches he would need to achieve a secure and important
position in the next world. As such they supply valuable insights into Egyptian
beliefs and mortuary practices. Concise textual notes are kept to a minimum,
allowing the character of the texts to be experienced as a whole. 800p (Aris &
Phillips 1978, 1996; new edition forthcoming 2004) Hb £45.00
Die Lehre Ptahhoteps und die Tugenden der ägyptischen Welt
by Friedrich Junge. The basis of this very specialised study is the ‘Teaching
of the Vizier Ptahhoptep’, a Middle Kingdom text which is the oldest
surviving example of a ‘wisdom’ text. It provides invaluable evidence for
early Egyptian beliefs regarding the nature of the cosmos. 286p (Orbis
Biblicus et Orientalis 193, Vandenhoeck und Ruprecht 2003) Hb £54.50
Die hieratischen Texte des P. Berlin 3049
by Svenja A Gülden. A transcription, with German translation and full
commentary, of the Hieratic hymns to Amun-Re on Papyrus 3049 in Berlin.
The thesis includes an extensive discussion of the papyrus itself, written during
the reign of Thutmosis III, and its historical and religious context. 89p, 17 b/
w pls, b/w figs (Kleine Ägyptische Texte 13, Harrassowitz 2001) Pb £25.50
Tanutamani: Die Traumstele und ihr Umfeld
by Francis Breyer. This substantial volume discusses and interprets a dream
text recorded on a stelae during the reign of Pharaoh Tanutamani of the
25th Dynasty. An overview of Tanutamani’s life is followed by a
transcription and word-by-word German commentary of the text. Much
of the study is concerned with placing the text in its historical and religious
context. 545p, b/w illus (Harrassowitz 2003) Hb £89.95
The Papyrus of Nebseni (BMEA 9900)
by Günther Lapp. This paper contains transcriptions of chapter 180 from
the Book of the Dead, and a brief discussion of the sources. Chapter 180
occurs twice in the Nebseni Papyrus, in both cases copied backwards from
the master copy, and both are published here. The paper also collects together
other known New Kingdom versions. 54p (40p of transcriptions) (BMP Occ
Paper 139, 2002) Pb £8.00
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The Liturgy of Opening of the Mouth for Breathing
by M Smith. This is an ancient Egyptian mortuary text preserved in four
manuscripts, located in Berlin, Strasbourg, Paris and Oxford. All are written in
Demotic script and date to the early part of the 1st century AD. The purpose
of this liturgy was threefold: to revivify the deceased person for whom it was
recited, to provide them with offerings in the form of clothing and sustenance,
to reintegrate them within the cosmos. Includes transcription, translation,
commentary, bibliography, glossary and photographs of all four versions. 176p,
12 b/w pls (Griffith Institute 1994) Hb £80.00
Books of Breathing: Catalogue of Books of the Dead and other
funerary manuscripts in the British Museum Volume III
by F R Herbin. The collection of late Hieratic religious papyri in the British
Museum is one of the most important in the world. This volume deals with
the Books of Breathing and related texts, comprising about fifty papyri all
from the Ptolemaic or Roman periods. The catalogue provides a general
introduction, complete translation and commentary for each papyrus. c.208p
– 100p of transcription & 100p b/w pls (BMP forthcoming 2004) Hb £95.00
Der Totenpapyrus des Pa-Month (P. Bibl. nat. 149)
edited by Martin Andreas Stadler. A transcription, transliteration, German
translation and commentary of a Demotic Book of the Dead from the
Roman period. Stadler also discusses the history, themes and style of the
papyrus, now in Paris. 184p, 2 b/w pls, fold-out (Harrassowitz 2003) Pb £40.00
The Papyrus of Hor: Catalogue of the Books of the Dead in the
British Museum Volume II
by Malcolm Mosher. Written during the late 1st century, the Papyrus of Hor is
one of the last Books of the Dead to have been produced in Egypt and its 38
spells and 33 vignettes provide a good insight into the beliefs of the priestly
class working in the temple of the god Min. Mosher explores the tradition of
the Book of the Dead from Akhmim and comments on transcriptions of the
spells. 108p, 6 figs, 2 tbs, 4 col pls, 30 b/w pls (BMP 2001) Hb £60.00
Owners of Funerary Papyri in the British Museum
by S G J Quirke. A completed list of the funerary papyri in the British Museum.
It includes all texts in hieratic or hieroglyphs on leather, linen or papyrus,
excluding any demotic texts, texts without name of owner, and the funerary
text of the 17th Dynasty king Intef. 115p (BMP Occ Pap 92, 1993) Pb £9.50
Ancient Records of Egypt
by James Henry Breasted. Originally published in 1906-1907, this is the
first complete collection, in paperback, of historical source documents
available at the turn of the 20th century, translated by Breasted.
Vol. 1 includes an introduction to the sources and their chronology. Each
translated document includes information on content, historical
significance, location and condition. This volume includes the earliest
documents, through to the 17th Dynasty. 344p (Illinois UP 2001) Pb £14.50
Vol. 2: Documents of the 18th Dynasty. 428p (Illinois UP 2002) Pb £14.50
Vol. 3: 19th Dynasty. 279p (Illinois UP 2002) Pb £15.00
Vol. 4: 20th to 26th Dynasties. 520p (Illinois UP 2002) Pb £16.00
Vol. 5: Bibliographies and indices. 224p (Illinois UP 2002) Pb £11.00
American Society of Papyrologists
Papyri in Memory of P. J. Sijpesteijn
edited by A J B Sirks and K A Worp. Noted Papyrologist Dr Pieter Johannes
Sijpesteijn died in 1996. This publication is a collection of papers dedicated
to his memory on papyri from Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine Egypt.
350 p (American Studies in Papyrology 40, Summer 2004) Hb £60.00
Essays and Texts in Honor of J David Thomas
edited by Traianos Gagos and Roger S Bagnall. Nine essays focus on military
and administrative institutions in the ancient world, supplemented by a
presentation, with full discussion, of 31 texts in Greek and Latin written on
papyrus and wooden fragments. The essays include detailed analyses of specific
texts as well as discussions of papyrology in general. The texts include royal
letters, customs’ registers, census records, private letters, mummy labels, and
graffiti. Indices list names and terms for Greek, Latin, Demotic and Coptic
texts in turn. 290p (American Studies in Papyrology 42, 2001) Hb £45.00
A Yale Papyrus (P Yale III 137) in the Beinecke Rare Book and
Manuscript Library III
by Paul Schubert. This papyrus is a return of taxable private land for the
village of Philadelphia dating from AD 216/217. The register includes five
entries of Alexandrian officials, followed by a dozen entries recording local
magistrates and people of archon rank, and finally a list of all the private
land owners in alphabetical order. The document assesses the amount of
land retained by individuals in the village, the basis for which contributions
to the armies of Emperor Caracalla were determined. 123 pages, 8 b/w pls
(American Studies in Papyrology 41, 2001) Hb £24.95
Writing, Teachers, and Students in Graeco-Roman Egypt
by Raffaella Cribiore. Papyri problems and exercises on papyri and ostraca,
work books and text books provide some of the richest evidence for the
processes of education in the Roman world. This study examines how
the skill of writing was taught, and how it was learned. 316p, b/w pls
(American Studies in Papyrology 36, 1996) Hb £34.95
The Herakleopolite Nome
by Maria Rosaria Falivene. Falivene presents an A-Z listing of names in
the Herakleopolite nome, a district of Middle Egypt, largely based on
Greek papyri dating from the third century BC to the eighth century AD.
The importance of the Herakleopolite villages is discussed along with the
likely provenance of the documents upon which this study is based. 324p
(1998) Hb £41.95
Columbia Papyri VIII
by Roger S Bagnall, Timothy T Renner and Klaas A Worp. 238p, 57 b/w
pls (American Studies in Papyrology 28, 1990) Hb £31.95
Columbia Papyri IX: The Vestis Militaris Codex
edited by Jennifer A Sheridan. This present work is based around a papyrus
codex containing two documents: vestis militaris and a private account listing
expenses and assets for a household. Includes a transcription, translation
and commentary on these two documents. 174p, 12 b/w pls (American Studies
in Papyrology 39, 1998) Hb £31.95
Columbia Papyri X
edited by Roger S Bagnall and Dirk D Obbink. An up-dated collection of
Columbia papyri, with commentary. 234p, 50 b/w pls (American Studies in
Papyrology 34, 1996) Hb £34.95
Columbia Papyri XI
by Timothy M Teeter. An edited group of previously unpublished papyri
connected with the early Christian church. 303p, 11 b/w pls (American Studies
in Papyrology 38, 1998) Hb £24.95
Life in Egypt under Roman Rule
by Naphtali Lewis. A reprint of ‘Life in Roman Egypt’ (Oxford UP 1996)
discussing the economy and society of Roman Egypt, c.30 BC to AD 285,
largely through papyri. A well written introduction to the subject and the nature
of the evidence. 240p, 8 b/w pls (OUP 1986, ASP 1999) Pb £18.95
Michigan Papyri XVI: A Greek Love Charm from Egypt
edited and commentary by David G Martinez. 161p, 1 b/w pl (ASP 30,
1991) Hb £31.95
Michigan Papyri XVII: The Michigan Medical Codex
by Louise C Youtie. 87p, b/w pls (ASP 35, 1996) Hb £27.95
Yale Papyri in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library II
by Susan Stephens. 167p, b/w pls (ASP 24, 1985) Hb £48.95
On Government and Law in Roman Egypt
by Naphtali Lewis. A collection of articles by the author dealing with issues
of Roman law and Roman society, principally focusing on Egypt. 383p
(ASP 33, 1995) Hb £34.95
Register of Oxyrhynchites 30 BC-AD 96
by B W Jones and J E G Whitehorne. 292p (1983) Hb £24.95
Saite and Persian Demotic Cattle Documents: A study in legal
forms and principles in Ancient Egypt
by Eugene Cruz-Uribe. 126p, b/w pls (ASP 26, 1985) Hb £17.95
Proceedings of the Sixteenth International Congress of
Papyrology (New York, 24-31 July 1980)
edited by R S Bagnall, G M Browne et al. 706p (ASP 23, 1981) Hb £49.95
Grundlagen des Koptischen Satzbaus II
by H J Polotsky. 272p (ASP 29, 1990) Hb £27.95
Un Codex Fiscal Hermopolite (P. Sorb. II 69)
by Jean Gascou. 289p, 33 b/w pls (ASP 32, 1994) Hb £52.95
Ptocheia or Odysseus in Disguise at Troy
edited and commentary by Maryline G Parca. 130p, 3 b/w pls (ASP 31,
1991) Hb £38.95
Checklist of Editions of Greek and Latin Papyri, Ostraca and
Tablets (Fifth Edition)
by John Oates, Roger S Bagnall, William H Willis and Klaas A Worp. 94p
(5th edn, Suppl of the Bulletin of ASP 7, 2001) Pb £14.95
The Ptolemaic Basilikos Grammateus
by John F Oates. 115p (Suppl of the Bulletin of ASP 8, 1995) Pb £20.95
The Production and Use of Vegetable Oils in Ptolemaic Egypt
by D Brent Sandy. 136p (Suppl of the Bulletin of ASP 6, 1989) Hb £16.95
Currency and Inflation in Fourth Century Egypt
by Roger S Bagnall. 81p (Suppl of the Bulletin of ASP 5, 1985) Pb £12.95
It is our Father who writes. Orders from the Monastery of Apollo at Bawit
by Sarah J Clackson. 260p (Studies 42, 2004) Hb £45.00
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THE DAKHLEH OASIS
PROJECT
Vernacular Mudbrick Architecture in the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt, and
the Design of the Dakhleh Oasis Training and Conservation Centre
by Wolf Schijns, with contributions from Olaf Kaper and Joris Kila. Houses
in the Middle East have been made from mudbrick for at least 10,000
years, but in many places this form of architecture is slowly being
superseded by concrete. This study contains a description of the remaining
mud brick architecture in several villages in the Dakhleh Oasis in Egypt. It
includes a brief history of mud brick, a discussion of the distinct local
building techniques of the Oasis, and three architectural case studies,
supported by many plans and photographs of local houses. The study
was carried out as preparation for the design and construction of an
archaeological working and training centre in the Dakhleh Oasis, which
has been made according to the local traditions in mud brick vernacular. It
is based on a field trip carried out in 1997 by Wolf Schijns (architect),
Margriet Schijns (architect), Olaf E Kaper (Egyptologist) and Joris D Kila
(art historian). 63p, 76 b/w pls, plans and drawings (Dakhleh Oasis Project
Monograph 10, Oxbow Books 2004) Pb £25.00
Dakhleh Oasis Project: Preliminary Reports on the 1994-1995 to
1998-1999 Field Seasons
edited by Colin A Hope and Gillian E Bowen. This volume is the second
produced by the Dakleh Oasis Project devoted to reporting the preliminary
results of its field work. The volume is divided into two parts: the first
part includes reports on the study of various prehistoric and historic sites;
the second part is devoted to the work on the settlement of Ismant el-
Kharab, ancient Kellis, and two of its cemeteries. The latter papers include
a description of the excavations, a discussion of the architectural evolution
of the Main Temple Complex and the significance of the Large East
Church, an attempt to reconstruct the Temple of Tutu using 3D computer
modelling, and a study of the main wall paintings found in the Main Temple
Complex. Several papers also present the results of research carried out
on specific categories of artefacts and materials, such as the textiles,
basketry and leather goods, ceramics, metals and metallurgy, oils, terracotta
figurines, and the flora and fauna of ancient Kellis. 360p, many b/w figs, tbs,
pls (Dakhleh Oasis Project Monograph 11, Oxbow Books 2002) Hb £60.00
Dakhleh Oasis Project: Preliminary reports on the 1992-1993 and
1993-1994 field seasons
edited by Colin A Hope and Anthony Mills. Contents: Preliminary Report
on the 1992-3 and 1993-4 Seasons (A J Mills); Interim Report on the 1992
Season (M McDonald & K Walker); Interim Report on the 1993 Season (M
McDonald); ‘Ein Birbiyeh’ (A J Mills); Deir el-Haggar (A J Mills); Excavations
at Ismant el-Kharab (ancient Kellis): Settlement and cemeteries:
Excavations in the cemeteries of Ismant el-Kharab (M Birrell); Coinage:
Preliminary Report (G E Bowden); Progress on the Coptic texts from Ismant
el-Kharab (I Gardner); Interim Report on the West Tombs (C A Hope & J
McKenzie); Epigraphy at Ismant el-Kharab (O E Kaper); Glass from the
1993 excavations at Ismant el-Kharab (C Marchini); Brief report on the
study of ceramics (S F Patten); Plant remains from Ismant el-Kharab (U
Thanheiser); A painted panel of Isis (H Whitehouse). 152p (Dakhleh Oasis
Project 8, Oxbow Books 1999) Pb £20.00
Reports from the Survey of the Dakhleh Oasis 1977-87
edited by C S Churcher and A J Mills. The survey’s major aspects –
archaeological, anthropological, biological – provide a general introduction to
the Oasis. The major topics presented are geomorphology, stratigraphy,
palaeontology, recent biology, Pleistocene and Holocene lithic cultures, pottery
from Neolithic Islamic times and Roman Period Settlement. Subjects include:
geography and geology; late cretaceous vertebrate fauna; soil fughi; flora and
vegetation; Pleistocene archaeology; Neolithic cultural units; Holocene fauna;
recent fauna; Pharaonic Egypt in the Oasis; pathologically slender human long
bones; conservation of monuments; Kellis; pottery manufacture. 271p, many
figs and pls (Dakhleh Oasis Project 2, Oxbow Books 1999) Hb £45.00
Greek Papyri from Kellis I
edited by K A Worp, in collaboration with J E G Whitehorne and R W Daniel.
This first volume describing papyri found at Kellis contains 90 Greek
documents of the 4th century AD. They include private letters, official
documents, leases, records of sale and other contracts, loans of money, a
horoscope, magical formularies and amulets. Each document is transcribed
with a translation, commentary and notes and illustrated with a photograph.
365p, 90 pls (Dakhleh Oasis Project 3, Oxbow Books 1995) Hb £45.00
The Kellis Agricultural Account Book
by Roger S Bagnall. The report from Kellis by the Dakhleh Oasis team
documents a collection of wooden tablets found alongside the Isocrates codex.
The tablets contain the most extensive and well-preserved set of accounts for
an agricultural entity to survive from the 4th century AD. Information on
crops, measures, prices and valuation, tenants and religious institutions can be
gleaned from the account book which is here transcribed in full, with a facing-
page translation and line-by-line commentary on the text. 252p, figs, 20 pls
(Dakhleh Oasis Project Monograph 7, 1997) Hb £45.00
Kellis Literary Texts Volume 1
edited by Iain Gardner. Ancient Kellis (the modern village of Ismant el-
Kharab) lies some four hundred miles to the south-west of Cairo in Egypt’s
western desert. Foremost among the finds are numerous texts of the late
Roman period on papyrus, ostraca and wooden boards. This volume
publishes a first selection of Manichaean and other religious texts with
descriptions, notes, transcriptions, translations and photographs. The
introductory chapter discusses the Coptic Manichaean texts as literary and
religious products with particular reference to their close links to the codices
said to have come from Medinet Madi. There are 16 Coptic texts, 4 Syriac
and 4 Greek. 240p with 46 plates (Oxbow Monograph 69, Dakhleh Oasis Project
4, 1997) Hb £35.00
Greek Ostraca from Kellis
by K A Worp. This volume publishes 293 texts inscribed in Greek on potsherds
excavated at Ismant el-Kharab, Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt. These texts date from
the 2nd - 4th centuries AD, and contain documentary evidence for a range of
subjects such as taxation (in the form of tax receipts), private letters, lists and
accounts, contracts, memoranda, school texts, and astrology. The volume
includes texts, translations, and commentaries for each ostrakon, as well as
comprehensive indices and concordances. It also includes a chapter on the
ostraka and archaeology of Ismant el-Kharab by Colin A Hope. 240p, approx
80 b/w plates (Dakhleh Oasis Monograph 13, Oxbow Books Summer 2004) Hb £65.00
The Kellis Isocrates Codex
edited by K A Worp and A Rijksbaron. This codex presents the oldest complete
versions of three orations by the Attic orator Isocrates. The codex was
discovered lying in the sand on the floor of a house excavated in Kellis, and
consisted of nine wooden boards tied together with string, inscribed in Greek
on both sides of each board. It was probably the copy of a local schoolmaster
as the general quality of the handwriting and the spelling errors make it unlikely
that it was owned by a scholar. This volume contains a full critical edition of
the texts with comments on their transmission and use. 293p, 35 pls (Dakhleh
Oasis Project 5, Oxbow Books 1997) Hb £45.00
Coptic Documentary Texts from Kellis 1
edited by Iain Gardner, Anthony Alcock, and Wolf-Peter Funk. This
volume publishes 45 Coptic documents written on papyri and boards,
found in the ruins of houses at Kellis. The 4th-century documents relate
to the domestic life of the people over at least two generations. Most are
personal letters, and many of them have a Manichaean content reflecting
the beliefs of the writers; there are also several business accounts. 420p, 46
pls (Dakhleh Oasis Project 9, Oxbow Books 1999) Hb £60.00
The Oasis Papers 1: Proceedings of the First International
Symposium of the Dakhleh Oasis Project
edited by Mandy Marlow. The first Dakhleh Oasis Project seminar held at
Durham University in 1994 was the occasion for discussion of topics ranging
from the Pleistocene to petroglyphs and papyri. Contents include: Prehistory
of the late upper Pleistocene; Late prehistoric radiocarbon chronology; Dating
of the occupations at Ismant; Greek documentary papyri from Kellis;
Perceptions of fertility in the Roman period; Comparative skeletal biology
and paleoepidemology; Microns, microbes, microscopes and molecules; Infant
burials at Ismant El-Kharab; Petroglyphs; Glassware; The Manichaean
community. 110p (Dakhleh Oasis Project 6, Oxbow Books 2001) Hb £45.00
The Oasis Papers III: Proceedings of the Third International
Conference of the Dakhleh Oasis Project
edited by Gillian E Bowen and Colin A Hope. This volume contains twenty-
five papers presented at the Third International Conference of the Dakhleh
Oasis Project held in Melbourne in 2000, plus several other invited papers,
which together reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the project. Five deal
with Pleistocene and Holocene archaeology, including the first charaterization
of the Older Middle Stone Age culture of the Oasis; there are three on
pharaonic archaeology and fifteen devoted to Roman period Kellis. They
include: discussions of the most recent archaeological work; the first detailed
publication of a unique glass jug decorated with scenes of combatant
gladiators, accompanied by colour images; and specialist reports on human
skeletal remains. 392p, 228 b/w figs, 2 col pls, 62 tbs (Dakhleh Oasis Project
Monograph 14, Oxbow Books Summer 2004) Hb £75.00
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EXCAVATIONS IN EGYPT
Ancient Egypt
Marsa Matruh I: The Excavation
by Donald White. Excavations at Marsa Matruh on Bates’ Island, on the
seacoast at the north of Egypt’s western desert, revealed a small site with a
metalworking workshop and nearby houses. The pottery indicates that this
small Late Bronze Age settlement had links to several cultures: Cyprus, the
Aegean, Egypt, the coast of western Asia, and the local Marmarican people.
This volume provides an overview of the excavations at the site, the Late
Bronze Age and historical period occupations, and an introduction to the
environmental morphology and history of the island. 126p, 46 b/w figs, 4 plans,
47 b/w pls (Prehistory Monographs 1, INSTAP Academic Press 2002) Hb £60.00
Marsa Matruh II: The Objects
by Donald White. This volume publishes the local and imported pottery, the
crucibles and other evidence for metalworking, the organic finds (including
ostrich egg shells), and the other discoveries made at the site. 174p, 4 plans, 20
b/w pls (Prehistory Monographs 2, INSTAP Academic Press 2002) Hb £70.00
The Spatial Structure of Kom el-Hisn: An Old Kingdom Town in
the Western Nile Delta, Egypt
by Anthony Cagle. Kom el-Hisn is one of the few Old Kingdom sites
located in the Nile Delta to have been the subject of a systematic program
of excavation. Based on this program of research Anthony Cagle analyses
the site data through an approach based on Darwinian evolutionary theory.
Here he presents an outline of his theory and methodology, descriptions
of the deposits and finds from the site, and the statistical analyses upon
which he has built his model for the development of functional complexity
at Kom el-Hisn. 253p, b/w figs, tbs (Archaeopress BAR S1099, 2003) Pb £36.00
Excavations at Tell Basta: Report of Seasons 1967-70 and Catalogue
of Finds
edited by A El-Sawi. Tell Basta (Bubastis or Per-Bastet) is the site of an
ancient city about 60 miles NE of Cairo. Occupying a key position on
routes between the Sinai and Memphis the city appears to have been
founded in the 4th Dynasty but remained important until Roman times.
This volume describes work by the Czech Institute at the site. 104p, 88 b/
w pls, 1 fold-out map (Czech Institute of Egyptology 1979) Hb £30.00
Excavations at Tell el-Balamun 1999-2001
by A J Spencer. This is the third in a series of final reports on the British
Museum’s excavations at Tell el-Balamun in the Nile Delta. The exploration
of the sacred area of the ancient city, continued from earlier seasons, has been
concentrated since 1999 on the Ramesside enclosure wall of the temple of
Amun. The surviving portions of this enclosure, the earliest temple architecture
so far discovered at the site, are described in full. The volume also includes a
full report on additional tombs in the elite cemetery of the 22nd Dynasty,
discovered close to the front of the temple. The burials were those of persons
of high status, distinguished both by the location of their tombs and by their
use of falcon-mask coffins, a rare feature which links them with the royal
family of the 22nd Dynasty. 108p, 47 b/w pls, 13 col illus (BMP 2003) Pb £60.00
Excavations at Coptos (Qift) in Upper Egypt, 1987-1992
by S C Herbert and A Berlin. Four seasons of survey and excavation were
carried out by the University of Michigan and the University of Assiut between
1987 and 1992 at the site of Coptos lying on the east bank of the Nile. Coptos’
proximity to the Red Sea made it an important trading centre, especially during
the Hellenistic and Roman periods. This volume
includes reports on the occupation history of the
site, the Egyptian and imported transport
amphorae, imported Hellenistic stamped
amphorae, coin finds, faunal evidence, a funerary
stele and an interim report on the survey of the
eastern desert. 231p, 114 b/w illus (Kelsey Museum
Fieldwork Series/JRA Supplementary Series No. 53,
2003) Hb £69.50
Elephantine XXX: Die Nachnutzung des Chnumtempelbezirks
by Felix Arnold. This detailed report on the occupation of the city of
Elephantine in Upper Egypt during Late Antiquity and the early medieval
period is based on archaeological and artefactual evidence recovered during
the excavation of the precinct of the Temple of Chnum. Much of the study
comprises an illustrated catalogue of house structures and plans, accompanied
by a discussion of variations in house types, building materials and techniques
through the centuries. 222p, 38 b/w pls, 5 fold-out plans, b/w figs (Archäologische
Veröffentlichungen 116, Von Zabern 2003) Hb £85.00
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Bir Umm Fawakhir Survey Project 1993: A Byzantine Gold-Mining
Town in Egypt
by Carol Meyer, Lisa A Heidorn, Walter E Kaegi, and Terry Wilfong. The
Oriental Institute continued its survey in 1993 of Bir Umm Fawakhir, a site
lying half way between the Nile and the Red Sea, and located close to the
famous bekhen-stone quarries and graffiti of the Wadi Hammamat. The
presence of these mineral resources, particularly gold, in this otherwise barren
hyper-arid desert, explains why the Bir Umm Fawakhir town was established
in this area. Xvii + 92p, 59 b/w figs (Oriental Institute Communications 28, Oriental
Institute 2000) Pb £30.00
Excavations in Nubia
The Meroe Expedition: University of Khartoum-Royal Ontario Museum
by K A Grzymski. Located 200 km north of Khartoum, Meroe was Nubia’s
capital and the residence of the Kushite kings from at least the 5th century
BC. With its many palaces, temples and shrines it is one of the largest and
most important archaeological sites in Africa. It is also key for understanding
the contacts and influences between the Mediterranean and the cultures of
Africa. This report discusses the results of the first excavation season of the
Museum expedition to Meroe. New discoveries were made at the Temple of
Amun challenging many of the earlier assumptions regarding the architecture
and chronology of the structure. A domestic complex known as mound M
712 was also excavated. 174p, 23 figs, 26 pls (BenBen Publications 2003) Pb £30.00
Meroe Reports I
by K A Grzymski. The earliest investigations at the ancient city of Meroe
were carried out by John Garstang and the University of Liverpool from 1909
onwards. This report on more recent work by a joint Sudanese-Canadian project
in 2000 and 2001, also reflects greatly on the work of Garstang, by providing
assessments of earlier work as well as new observations. This report focuses
on sites Amun Temple M260, the largest temple in the Kushite kingdom and
Mound M712. Includes finds reports. 96p, 26 b/w pls, 43 b/w figs (The Meroe
Expedition, SSEA Publications XVII, BenBen 2003) Pb £30.00
Recent Research in Kushite History and Archaeology
edited by Derek A Welsby. Proceedings of the eighth International Conference
for Meroitic studies including essays on Kushite funerary tradition, the
archaeological evidence for settlement, the end of Meroe; fieldwork, and new
research. 348p, b/w figs and pls (BM Occasional Paper 131, 1999) Pb £40.00
Survey above the Fourth Cataract
by Derek A Welsby. This volume reports on the results of survey work carried
out in Sudan in advance of the construction of the Meroe Dam. A short
introduction leads into the main body of the volume which forms a gazetteer
of sites (artefact scatters, settlements, fortified enclosures and cemeteries)
reflecting extensive occupation over long periods. Rich in archaeological
material, the remainder of the volume includes analyses of pottery, small finds,
lithics and rock art. 126p, b/w figs and pls, tbs, 1 loose map (Sudan Archaeological
Research Society Publication No. 10, Archaeopress BAR S1110, 2003) Pb £38.00
Archaeology at Aksum, Ethiopia, 1993-7
by David W Phillipson. This two-volume work provides a detailed account of
five seasons’ archaeological research at Aksum, which Phillipson directed.
Aksum was, during the first seven centuries AD, the capital of a major state,
centred on the highlands of northern Ethiopia, Eritrea, which exercised a
powerful influence on international trade. Phillipson and his colleagues describe
royal tombs and commoner graves, domestic economy and international trade,
monumental architecture and farming settlements, finely carved ivory and flaked
stone tools. A secure chronological framework is provided and the whole
picture is set in its Ethiopian, African and international context. 2 vols: 538p,
431 illus (BIEA Memoir 17/Society of Antiquaries of London Research Committee
Report 65, 2001) Hb £95.00
Meinarti I: The Late Meroitic, Ballaña and Transitional Occupation
by William Y Adams. The first of four volumes dedicated to publishing
the results of the excavations at the site of Meinarti in the Sudan, part of
the UNESCO Archaeological Survey. Occupied for more than 12 centuries,
this first volume discusses the buildings and stratigraphical phases, ceramic
and artefactual remains, from the pre-Christian phases of occupation,
AD200-600. This volumes also introduces the site and relates the history
of its investigation. 109p, 22 b/w pls, b/w figs and plans (Sudan Archaeological
Research Society 5, Archaeopress BAR S895, 2000) Pb £32.00
Meinarti II: The Early and Classic Christian Phases
by William Y Adams. This second of five projected volumes on the 1963-
64 excavation of the Nubian site of Meinarti focuses on occupation from
the mid 6th century AD to the late 12th century. In addition to the domestic
and industrial structural and architectural evidence, Adams examines murals,
inscriptions, pottery and other finds. 120p, 40 b/w pls, b/w illus, tbs, fold-out
plans (Sudan Archaeological Research Society 6, BAR S966, 2001) Pb £50.00
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Meinarti III: The Late and Terminal Christian Phases
by William Y Adams. This volume covers the Late Christian phase up to
the abandonment of the site in AD 1600, focusing in particular on
architectural remains and artefacts. 126p, 15 tbs, 81 b/w figs, 3 col pls, 38 b/
w pls (Sudan Archaeological Research Society Publication No. 9, Archaeopress BAR
S1072, 2002) Pb £50.00
Meinarti IV and V. The Church and the Cemetery: The History of
Meinarti, An Interpretive Overview
by William Y Adams. This final publication focuses on the church and
cemetery which were in use throughout the Christian period. Adams
discusses the church’s construction, its murals and inscriptions and the
different types of burials. A final brief section, called Meinarti V provides
an interpretive overview of Meinarti’s history from the first Meroitic
settlement through to its post-Christian occupation. Arabic summary. 89p,
b/w illus (Archaeopress BAR S1178, 2003) Pb £28.00
Canadian Expedition to Nubia I: Hambukol Excavations 1986-1989
by Krzysztof Grzymski and Julie Anderson. Excavation report on Canadian
fieldwork at Hambukol in Nubia. The site was occupied from Meroitic to
Islamic times, but the evidence presented here is for secular life during the
Late Classic and Late Christian periods. The report includes textile and pottery
finds. 217p, 62 b/w pls (SSEA Publication XVI, Benben 2001) Pb £25.00
Czech Institute of Egyptology
Books published by the Czech Institute of Egyptology can be found throughout the
Egyptian half of this catalogue, particularly in the Tombs section, in Art and Artefacts
and in Excavations.
Unearthing Ancient Egypt (Objevovani stareho Egypta) 1958-1988
by Miroslav Verner et al. Presented in both Czech and English this book
commemorates work by the Czech Institute of Egyptology in Egypt between
1958 and 1988. The topics covered are: The international UNESCO
campaign to save the monuments of Nubia; work at Abusir; an overview
of Czech Egyptological Expeditions and a bibliography of publications.
60p, 56p of col & b/w pls (Czech Institute of Egyptology 1990) Pb £15.00
Catalogue of the Library of the Czech Institute of Egyptology 1
by J Ruzova. This is a useful listing of the volumes in the library of the
Institute of Egyptology, a helpful source of bibliographic information.
60p (Czech Institute of Egyptology 1999) Hb £5.00
Catalogue of the library of the Czech Institute of Egyptology vol. II
by Jiona Ruzova. The second volume chiefly covers sections on Archaeology
and Philology. 306p, 1 b/w fig (Czech Inst of Egyptology 2004) Hb £15.00
The Mastaba of Ptahshepses: The Pottery
edited by Petr Charvat. Ptahhepses was vizier to Sahure. His magnificent
mastaba tomb is second only in size to that of Mereruka at Saqqara. This
volume presents a full analysis of the pottery found in the tomb. While
most of book is devoted to a catalogue, there are some useful and
thoughtful discussions of how different types of vessel were made. 295p,
75 figs (Czech Institute of Egyptology 1981) Hb £30.00
Wadi Qitna and Kalabsha South 1: The Archaeology
by Eugen Strouhal. The cemetery of Wadi Qitna is located in Egyptian
Nubia, 65 kilometres south of Aswan, on the west bank of the Nile. This
book describes excavations at the Roman and Byzantine tumulus graves
and the finds unearthed, particularly the pottery which forms the basis of
the Eastern Desert Ware type. 310p, 55 tbs & 160 figs (Czech Institute of
Egyptology 1984) Hb £30.00, special price £14.95
Some Nubian Petroglyphs on Czech Concessions
by Miroslav Verner. This book presents results of work by the Czech
Institute to catalogue rock art later covered over by the waters of the
Aswan High Dam. Despite the problems of dating rock art, the different
types of mark discovered seem to show a long tradition and, as well as
cataloguing the material, this book contains some interesting discussion
about what the marks meant and how they were used. 124p, 2 maps, 23 b/
w pls (Czech Institute of Egyptology, Acta Universitatis Carolinae Philologia
Monographia XLV 73, 1973) Pb £20.00
The Rock Inscriptions of Lower Nubia, Czechoslowak Concession
by Zbynek Zaba. This huge book records 293 inscriptions on rock from
the area which the Czech Institute took responsibility for surveying as the
waters of the Aswan Dam rose. Most of the inscriptions are in Egyptian,
dating from the 1st Dynasty down to the Coptic period with many from
the early 12th Dynasty (shedding new light on the conquest of Nubia under
Amenemhet I and Senwosret I). The remaining inscriptions were written in
Greek, Latin, Carian, Meroitic and Aramaic. Each inscription is translated,
photographed, transcribed and discussed. 345p, 418 b/w pls (Czech Institute
of Egyptology 1974) Hb £95.00