Emperors In Egypt

Author : Stephen Quirke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Names, Personal
ISBN : 9774164377

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Who Were the Pharaohs?: A Guide to Their Names, Reigns, and Dynasties by Stephen Quirke Pdf

"This is an accessible and informative guide to the major pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, their names and their cartouches. It is a concise guide arranged chronologically. It is illustrated with colour photographs for the first time. It is a perfect reference for beginners and scholars alike. In Ancient Egypt, a name did more than express ones identity; it incorporated it, forming a profound element of it. Names of kings were especially important as the king of Egypt acted as the earthly counterpart to the sun-god. At his accession to the throne, a pharaoh would take five names to distinguish him from ordinary human beings; the first being his birth name and the remaining four composed specially for the coronation. The first four chapters of this book are divided by period, covering 3000 years of history from the dawn of Egyptian writing to the use of royal names under the Roman emperors in Egypt. With the help of ancient hieroglyphic texts and modern research, they give an indepth but accessible history of Ancient Egyptian royalty and society. The final chapter provides an extensive list of royal names and displays the principal cartouches for all the major kings of Ancient Egypt as well as some lesser-known but equally intriguing pharaohs. It also details the key events and characteristics of each reign."--Publisher's description.

Author : Susan Sorek
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781802079418

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The Emperors' Needles by Susan Sorek Pdf

Obelisks, originally associated with the sun cult, had their heyday between 2000 and 1500 BC, when they adorned the Nile’s banks and proclaimed the splendour of the pharaohs. Today, only twenty-seven Egyptian obelisks remain standing and they are scattered in various locations throughout the world. Rome, with thirteen, boasts more than anywhere else, including Egypt itself. These monolithic structures can be seen in every corner of the ‘Eternal City’ and still hold a fascination for all who gaze upon them. This book is intended as a general guide to the obelisks that have found their way to the four corners of the earth. It examines the interest shown in them by the Roman emperors; it discusses each obelisk in detail, and traces individual histories and anecdotes concerning their journeys from Egypt. The work is illustrated throughout and translations of some of the relevant historical texts are supplied.

Author : Don Nardo
Publisher : Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0737714751

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Rulers of Ancient Egypt by Don Nardo Pdf

Long ago Egypt was one of the world's greatest and most powerful nations, in part because of a series of strong and ambitious rulers. This volume explores the more important of these leaders, including Khufu, who built the Great Pyramid; the mighty conqueror Thutmoses III; Akhenaton, the heretic who believed in one god; and the last independent pharaoh, the notorious Cleopatra VII.

Author : Robert Morkot
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015048856705

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The Black Pharaohs by Robert Morkot Pdf

In the 9th century BC, a powerful kingdom arose in northern Sudan (Kush). Conquering Egypt, its kings ruled the Nile Valley, from the Mediterranean as far as Khartoum, for half a century. This was a period of dramatic historical events, dominated by the expansion of the Assyrian Empire into Syria and Palestine. The Nubians supported the kings of Israel against Assyria, but even Egypt itself was invaded. Allied with the Assyrians, the Libyan princes of Sais succeeded in ousting the Nubians and reuniting Egypt under their own rule. Despite these constant wars, this was also a period of artistic renaissance, attested by many building works in Egypt and Sudan, by a striking series of portrait sculptures, and the splendid burial treasures of the royal family. Withdrawal from Egypt did not mark the end of the Kushite state, which continued for nearly 1000 years.

Author : Mika Waltari
Publisher : Rare Treasure Editions
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-05T00:00:00Z
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781774642979

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The Egyptian by Mika Waltari Pdf

First published in the 1940s and widely condemned as obscene, The Egyptian outsold every other American novel published that same year, and remains a classic; readers worldwide have testified to its life-changing power. It is a full-bodied re-creation of a largely forgotten era in the world’s history: an Egypt when pharaohs contended with the near-collapse of history’s greatest empire. This epic tale encompasses the whole of the then-known world, from Babylon to Crete, from Thebes to Jerusalem, while centering around one unforgettable figure: Sinuhe, a man of mysterious origins who rises from the depths of degradation to get close to the Pharoah...

Author : Peter A. Clayton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Egypt
ISBN : OCLC:1193387332

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The Complete Pharaohs by Peter A. Clayton Pdf

Author : Joseph Modrzejewski
Publisher : Jewish Publication Society
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0827605226

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The Jews of Egypt by Joseph Modrzejewski Pdf

This is the story of the adventures and misadventures of the Jewish people in the land of Egypt. The author uses the clear light of scientific analysis and archaeological research to illuminate the reality underlying the images from the Biblical accounts and Jewish and pagan literary texts, through the great “love affair” between Jews and Hellenic culture. It ends with the brief but crucial episode when budding Christianity and the Alexandrian Jews parted company.

Author : Peter A. Clayton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:443804295

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Chronicle of the pharaohs by Peter A. Clayton Pdf

Author : Janneke de Jong
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Emperors
ISBN : 9090213007

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Emperors in Egypt by Janneke de Jong Pdf

Author : Peter A. Clayton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Egypt
ISBN : 0500286280

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Chronicle of the Pharaohs by Peter A. Clayton Pdf

This volume contains biographical accounts of all the 170 or more known pharaohs, including hieroglyphs for each king or queen. It features timelines with at-a-glance guides to the length of each region, diagrams and plans of royal tombs and monuments, and much more.

Author : Alan K. Bowman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Egypt
ISBN : STANFORD:36105040439379

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Egypt After the Pharaohs by Alan K. Bowman Pdf

The 1000 years between Alexander the Great's invasion in 332 BC and the Arab conquest in AD 642 was a period of enormous change in the history of Egypt. The Hellenistic era under the Ptolemies ended with the defeat of Anthony and Cleopatra in 30 BC and Egypt became a province of Rome. Under the Byzantine emperors the country enjoyed renewed political influence and continued prosperity as Christianity began to displace the ancient gods.

Author : Katelijn Vandorpe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118428405

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A Companion to Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt by Katelijn Vandorpe Pdf

An authoritative and multidisciplinary Companion to Egypt during the Greco‐Roman and Late Antique period With contributions from noted authorities in the field, A Companion to Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt offers a comprehensive resource that covers almost 1000 years of Egyptian history, starting with the liberation of Egypt from Persian rule by Alexander the Great in 332 BC and ending in AD 642, when Arab rule started in the Nile country. The Companion takes a largely sociological perspective and includes a section on life portraits at the end of each part. The theme of identity in a multicultural environment and a chapter on the quality of life of Egypt's inhabitants clearly illustrate this objective. The authors put the emphasis on the changes that occurred in the Greco-Roman and Late Antique periods, as illustrated by such topics as: Traditional religious life challenged; Governing a country with a past: between tradition and innovation; and Creative minds in theory and praxis. This important resource: Discusses how Egypt became part of a globalizing world in Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine times Explores notable innovations by the Ptolemies and Romans Puts the focus on the longue durée development Offers a thematic and multidisciplinary approach to the subject, bringing together scholars of different disciplines Contains life portraits in which various aspects and themes of people’s daily life in Egypt are discussed Written for academics and students of the Greco-Roman and Late Antique Egypt period, this Companion offers a guide that is useful for students in the areas of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and New Testament studies.

Author : Peter A. Clayton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:444347581

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Chronicle of the Pharaohs by Peter A. Clayton Pdf

Author : Professor E A Wallis Budge, Sir
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 034171142X

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The Book of the Kings of Egypt by Professor E A Wallis Budge, Sir Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Roger S. Bagnall
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : 1108949002

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Roman Egypt by Roger S. Bagnall Pdf

Egypt played a crucial role in the Roman Empire for seven centuries. It was wealthy and occupied a strategic position between the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean worlds, while its uniquely fertile lands helped to feed the imperial capitals at Rome and then Constantinople. The cultural and religious landscape of Egypt today owes much to developments during the Roman period, including in particular the forms taken by Egyptian Christianity. Moreover, we have an abundance of sources for its history during this time, especially because of the recovery of vast numbers of written texts giving an almost uniquely detailed picture of its society, economy, government, and culture. This book, the work of six historians and archaeologists from Egypt, the US, and the UK, provides students and a general audience with a readable new history of the period and includes many illustrations of art, archaeological sites, and documents, and quotations from primary sources.