Pharaoh's People: Scenes from Life in Imperial Egypt - Softcover

James, T. G. H.

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9781860648328: Pharaoh's People: Scenes from Life in Imperial Egypt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1860648320 ISBN 13: 9781860648328

Publisher: Tauris Parke Paperbacks, 2002

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Popular interest in ancient Egypt has too often tended to focus on the deeds of rulers, great nobles, and priests. In Pharaoh’s People, T.G.H. James by contrast examines the daily working lives of Egyptians lower down the social scale: bureaucrats, scribes, craftsmen, and workers of the land. James has drawn on the evidence of paintings and inscriptions from tombs and temples, from official archives, private correspondence, accounts, and dispatches. Most of the texts have been newly translated for this book and, in examining them, the author brings to life the fascinating intricacies of daily life under the Pharaohs.

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About the Author:

T. G. H. James is the Keeper in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum, and a fellow of the British Academy. He is the author of Howard Carter.

Review:

'Detailed and lucidly written.' - Barry Kemp, TLS '... the depiction of Egyptian life is both accurate and convincing.' - Bruce Trigger, IJAHS 'A fine book, worthy of recommendation to anyone...' - J.A.S. Evans, American Historical Review"

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