The pharaoh's court

The pharaoh's court

Kathryn Hinds, 1962-

Book - 2006

"Describes the daily life of the upper classes during the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, from about 1550 BCE to about 1070 BCE, including the structure of society, the differing roles of men and women, and what it was like to be a child in that era"--Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Pharaohs.
Egypt > History > To 332 B.C.
Egypt > Social life and customs > To 332 B.C.
Egypt > Civilization > To 332 B.C.
Published
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark 2006.
Language
English
Main Author
Kathryn Hinds, 1962- (-)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
72 pages : illustrations, maps
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780761421832
  • A god on earth
  • Building for this life and the next
  • Men of influence
  • Ladies royal and noble
  • Children of the palace
  • Pastimes and festivities
  • Palace problems
Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 6-9-Dedicated to descriptions of daily life and culture, these colorful, inviting books focus on the period from 1550 B.C.E. to 1070 B.C.E., known as Egypt's New Kingdom. Distinguished by elegant design and high-quality reproductions, they offer numerous perspectives, including those of women, children, workers, and peasants. Quotes from ancient Egyptians usually illuminate the text, but their formal language might be difficult for younger readers. The chapters are broken up by more in-depth articles such as "A Note on Dates, Dynasties, and Names" and one on how to "Eat Like an Egyptian." Hinds's writing is solid, never shying away from challenging vocabulary, and quotations are meticulously documented. These books lend themselves to thorough reading rather than skimming for quick facts, and will be useful purchases for libraries supporting research on the culture of this ancient civilization.-Marcia Kochel, Olson Middle School, Bloomington, MN (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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