La vie quotidienne en Égypte au temps des Ramsès 1300-1100

By Pierre Montet

Book Overview

A classic study of daily life in ancient Egypt, Everyday Life in Egypt in the Days of Ramesses the Great is the masterwork of the dean of modern Egyptologists, Pierre Montet. Renowned for its accuracy and scope, this book conveys the richness and complexity of ancient Egyptian life.

The book focuses on the era of the great builders at Karnak and Luxor, the Ramesside kings (ca. 1314-1090 B.C.) and surveys both upper and lower Egypt to give a comprehensive picture of pharaonic society. Montet combines studies of monuments and tombs with data from pictorial and literary sources, including papyrus documents, to depict the experiences of royalty, priests, urban artisans and professionals, peasants and slaves. Here, too, are colorful descriptions of dwelling places, seasonal activities, holiday observances, family life, travel, justice, warfare, and the rites of burial--all enhanced by Montet's appreciation for the ancient Egyptian way of life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812211138
• ISBN13: 9780812211139
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

interesting approach to the subject

Here we have another very readable book about everyday life in the former historical periods. Book series about the daily life of people in past should be recommended to everyone, who wants to know what history really is and feel it. This well-written book helps the reader in understanding the people from the past better.

A DEEP AND ENTERTAINED INSIGHT OF RAMESSIDE EGYPT

Although the original edition of Montet's book goes back to the '50, I consider that it still holds good for anyone interested in getting a deep insight of everyday life in Pharaonic Egypt under the reign of Ramesses Ii, especially now that the greatest king of Egypt jumped back to popularity after the amazing discovery of tomb KV 5 in Valley of the Kings. This title is well-organized and better written by the hand of one of the most notable French Egyptologists, so that you will not be disapointed. Informative and highly readable, it contains a lot of records from the most varied sources. Highly recommendable.