Reflections of Osiris: lives from ancient Egypt / John Ray
2001, 1st Edition. London: Profile Books Ltd. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #334611
ISBN: 1861973632
Physical description: xv, 176 pages: illustrations, maps; 20 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-164) and index. Contents: Egypt's Leonardo (Imhotep, c. 2650 BC) -- A farmer's problems (Heqanakhte, c. 1950 BC) -- Gloriana (Queen Hatshepsut, reigned c. 1473-1458 BC) -- Justice and the Moon King (Horemheb, reigned c. 1323-1295 BC) -- The first Egyptologist (Khaemwise, c. 1285-1225 BC) -- The temple scribe's petition (Petiese, c. 583-511 BC) -- The magician pharaoh (Nectanebo II, reigned 359/8-343/2 BC) -- People of the Serapeum (Hor of Sebennytos and his companions, c. 200-150 BC). Subjects: Osiris (Egyptian deity). Tales Egypt; Translations into English. Egypt Civilization To 332 B.C. Egypt Civilization 332 B.C.-638 A.D. Egypt Antiquities. Egypt History To 332 B.C. Genre: Bibliography. Illustrated.
Price: €10.95