Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt
Title | Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt PDF eBook |
Author | Lionel Casson |
Publisher | JHU Press |
Pages | 180 |
Release | 2001-05-25 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780801866012 |
Originally published in 1975 as The Horizon Book of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt, this revised edition includes a new chapter as well as full documentation of the sources.
Everyday Life in Ancient Rome
Title | Everyday Life in Ancient Rome PDF eBook |
Author | Frank Richard Cowell |
Publisher | |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 1961 |
Genre | Rome |
ISBN | 9780552540728 |
Everyday Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
Title | Everyday Life in Ancient Mesopotamia PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Bottéro |
Publisher | JHU Press |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2001-09-05 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780801868641 |
Described by the editor as unpretentious roamings on the odd little byways of the history of ancient Mesopotamia, these 15 articles were originally published in the French journal L'Histoire and are designed to serve as an introductory sampling of the historical research on the lost civilization. Chapters explore cuisine, sexuality, women's rights, architecture, magic and medicine, myth, legend, and other aspects of Mesopotamian life. Originally published as Initiation a l'Orient ancien . Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Secrets of Pompeii
Title | Secrets of Pompeii PDF eBook |
Author | Emidio De Albentiis |
Publisher | Getty Publications |
Pages | 203 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0892369418 |
The remains of the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79, have provided invaluable evidence of daily life, not only in Rome's provinces, but in its larger urban centers as well. This book provides a fascinating look at how ancient Romans interacted in their public squares and marketplaces, how they worshipped, decorated their homes, and spent their leisure time--at the theater, in the gymnasium, and in the baths and brothels. Illustrated with photographs of architectural remains and exquisite details from a range of ancient artworks, including wall paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and carved reliefs, the book offers a glimpse into a lost world.
Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians
Title | Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians PDF eBook |
Author | Bob M. Brier |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 330 |
Release | 2008-09-30 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0313353077 |
Explore the daily lives of ancient Egyptians in this exciting new update of one of the most successful Daily Life titles. Through reconstructions based on the hieroglyphic inscriptions, paintings from tombs, and scenes from temple walls, readers can examine social and material existence in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Narrative chapters explore the preparation of food and drink, religious ceremonies and cosmology, work and play, the arts, military domination, and intellectual accomplishments. With material garnered from recent excavations and research, including new content on construction, pyramid building, ship building, and metallurgy, this up-to-date volume caters to the ever-evolving needs of today's readers. A timeline, an extensive research center bibliography, and over 20 new photos make this a must-have reference source for modern students of ancient history. Explore the daily lives of ancient Egyptians in this exciting update of one of the most successful Daily Life titles. Through reconstructions based on the hieroglyphic inscriptions, paintings from tombs, and scenes from temple walls, readers can explore social and material existence in one of the world's oldest civilizations. Narrative chapters explore the preparation of food and drink, religious ceremonies and cosmology, work and play, the arts, military domination, and intellectual accomplishments. With information garnered from recent excavations and research, including new content on construction, pyramid building, ship building, and metallurgy, this up-to-date volume caters to the ever-evolving needs of today's readers. A timeline, an extensive research center bibliography, and over 20 new photos make this a must-have reference source for modern students of ancient history.
Literacy in Ancient Everyday Life
Title | Literacy in Ancient Everyday Life PDF eBook |
Author | Anne Kolb |
Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG |
Pages | 506 |
Release | 2018-08-21 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 3110592029 |
This volume explores the significance of literacy for everyday life in the ancient world. It focuses on the use of writing and written materials, the circumstances of their use, and different types of users. The broad geographic and chronologic frame of reference includes many kinds of written materials, from Pharaonic Egypt and ancient China through the early middle ages, yet a focus is placed on the Roman Empire.
Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks
Title | Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Garland |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 364 |
Release | 2008-12-30 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 031335815X |
Ancient Greece comes alive in this exploration of the daily lives of ordinary people-men and women, children and the elderly, slaves and foreigners, rich and poor. With new information drawn from the most current research, this volume presents a wealth of information on every aspect of ancient Greek life. Discover why it was more desirable to be a slave than a day laborer. Examine cooking methods and rules of ancient warfare. Uncover Greek mythology. Learn how Greeks foretold the future. Understand what life was like for women, and what prevailing attitudes were toward sexuality, marriage, and divorce. This volume brings ancient Greek life home to readers through a variety of anecdotes and primary source passages from contemporary authors, allowing comparison between the ancient world and modern life. A multitude of resources will engage students and interested readers, including a Making Connections feature which offers interactive and fun ideas for research assignments. The concluding chapter places the ancient world in the present, covering new interpretations like the movie 300, the founding of modern Greece, and the ways in which classical culture still affects our own. With over 60 illustrations, a timeline of events, a glossary of terms, and an extensive print and nonprint bibliography, this volume offers a unique and descriptive look at one of the most influential eras in human history.