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Aldred, Cyril. The Egyptians. 3d ed. Revised by Aidan Dodson. London: Thames & Hudson, 1998.
This classic overview has been updated and expanded to incorporate evidence and conclusions from recent archaeological discoveries. Includes a chronology and list of the kings of Egypt.
Allen, James P. The Art of Medicine in Ancient Egypt. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2005.
Featuring relics of ancient Egypt and translated pages from the remarkable Edwin Smith papyrus, this exhibition catalogue examines the way the Egyptians dealt with and cured their medical problems and illnesses. Quite a number of basic medical treatments today are based on ancient Egyptian methods and some of these are enumerated here. Many color illustrations enhance the catalogue.
Arnold, Dieter. The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2003.
This remarkable guide to the architecture of ancient Egypt provides an extensive look at the prodigious number of structures built over three millennia, with information on monuments, tombs, temples, and palaces and all aspects of building design, construction techniques, and materials. Includes a bibliography, chronology, maps, diagrams, and photographs.
Kemp, Barry J. 100 Hieroglyphs: Think Like an Egyptian. New York: Penguin, 2005.
Hieroglyphs are symbols that represent concepts and thus the study of hieroglyphs can provide an interesting way to study ancient Egypt. Egyptologist Barry Kemp has written a lively and engaging guide to the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians by providing brief chapters on various hieroglyphs, ranging from those for animals to those for sacred objects.
Málek, Jaromir. Egypt: 4000 Years of Art. New York: Phaidon, 2003.
This is an indispensable survey of more than 4,000 years of Egyptian art. Dr. Malek's selections of art and his very interesting descriptions accompanying each piece provide a broad overview of thousands of years of Egyptian life as well. Includes bibliographical references and a timeline of dynasties and historical events.
Partridge, Robert B. Fighting Pharaohs: Weapons and Warfare in Ancient Egypt. Manchester: Peartree Publishing, 2002.
This interesting history of naval and military weaponry and strategies in ancient Egypt is a complete and readable account of the subject. Includes many illustrations, a bibliography, and an index.
Robins, Gay. The Art of Ancient Egypt. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1997.
Organized chronologically, each chapter concentrates first on regal art and monuments, then on the arts of elite patrons. Robins examines the often neglected late dynasties through the Ptolemaic period.
Roehrig, Catharine H. "Life along the Nile: Three Egyptians of Ancient Thebes." The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin 60, no. 1 (Summer 2002).
Using artworks from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, Roehrig focuses on the daily life of three working-class Egyptians from Dynasties 11, 18, and 19.
Shaw, Ian, ed. The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000.
A very readable and complete history of Egypt from the earliest times (700,000 B.C.) to the Roman empire (311 A.D.). Essays present the evolving developments in culture, literature, and art. Includes illustrations, maps, sources for further reading, a chronology of dynasties, and an index.
Silverman, David P. Ancient Egypt. New York: Oxford University Press, 1997.
This highly readable, fascinating collection of essays covers all aspects of life in ancient Egypt, such as religion, death, mathematics, and the economy.
Smith, W. Stevenson. The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt. 3d ed. Revised with additions by William Kelly Simpson. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1998.
This excellent survey of Egyptian art incorporates recent excavations and scholarship. Includes more than 400 illustrations, an index, and bibliographical references.
Watts, Edith W. The Art of Ancient Egypt: A Resource for Educators. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1998.
This superb resource for teachers written by an experienced museum educator and based on the Metropolitan's extensive collection of Egyptian art is readily adaptable for different ages and abilities. It provides lesson plans, diagrams, 40 slides, a CD-ROM, 2 posters, and bibliographical references.
Wilkinson, Richard H. The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2003.
Professor Wilkinson's guide to the ancient Egyptian pantheon explores the numerous deities and their extraordinary presence in every aspect of religion and society. Includes numerous illustrations, a bibliography, and an index.
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