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Voices of Ancient Egypt - Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life (Hardcover)
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Voices of Ancient Egypt - Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life (Hardcover)
Series: Voices of an Era
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Supporting the current trends toward document-based teaching, this
book introduces the reader to the multifaceted world of ancient
Egypt through revealing excerpts from 51 texts written by Egyptians
themselves. A wealth of evidence survives to tell the stories of
ancient Egypt, including monuments, artifacts, paintings,
sculptures, human remains, and literature. But there is yet another
way to access this fascinating culture-through original writings
that span the period from circa 3100 BCE to 400 CE. This book's 51
documents include schoolboys' letters and exercises, prayers,
hymns, love poems, narratives, historical inscriptions, medical and
mathematical texts, and religious and funerary inscriptions. Most
of the texts are penned by Egyptians, but another perspective is
added through the inclusion of commentary about Egypt by the Greek
historian Herodotus. The documents are divided into sections to
shed light on numerous aspects of Egyptian life including domestic
values and household provision, economics, intellectual concerns,
government and warfare, recreational life, and religious beliefs
and practices. Each section provides historical context and
discusses the meaning and significance of the individual excerpt.
The work highlights related themes and ideas to encourage students
to explore the legacy of ancient Egypt in an essay, paper, drama
production, or class presentation. Offers a fresh yet accessible
approach to the study of ancient Egypt by giving readers firsthand
insights into Egyptians' own perceptions of their unique world
Illuminates the character and social history of the ancient
Egyptians as well as many aspects of daily life and practice Shows
how the extensive timespan of ancient Egyptian civilization and its
domination of the surrounding geographical areas exerted a profound
influence that lasted through time Demonstrates how significant
aspects of ancient Egyptian culture have been transmitted to the
modern world Includes "Topics and Activities to Consider" to
encourage discussion and allow readers to expand their knowledge
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