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Clarendon Press 2002 Revised ed. paperback Very good Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: Clarendon Press] Softcover Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! [Dallas, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: Clarendon Press] Softcover Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within [Amherst, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
New York: Oxford University Press, Date: 2001. First paperback edition. Paperback. Very mild rubbing to spine head, extremely gentlle wear to spine foot, faint soiling to rear cover and fore-edges, ink ownership signature to half-title page, bright pages, tight binding, else near fine(+).. Reddish brown octavo, color illus to front cover, deckle edges, xvii, 279 pages, b&w illustrations, maps, 23 cm. "Deir el-Medina, the village of the workmen who built the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, is a uniquely rich source of information about life in Egypt between 1570 and 1070 B.C. The abundant archaeological remains are complemented by tens of thousands of texts documenting the thoughts and activities of the villagers. They include private letters, administrative accounts, magic spells, records of purchases, last wills and testaments, laundry lists, and love songs. This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with illustrations. The reader will, therefore, be able to experience the life of the villagers through their own words whilst viewing the artefacts and artworks they left behind. Each text is introduced by a commentary that provides the context and explains the contribution each text makes to our understanding of Egyptian society at this period."--Rear cover. Contents: 1. Family and Friends -- 2. Daily Life -- 3. Religion -- 4. Education, Learning, and Literature -- 5. Law -- 6. Work on the Royal Tomb -- Ep ...
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: Oxford University Press, New York] Softcover First Edition Reddish brown octavo, color illus to front cover, deckle edges, xvii, 279 pages, b&w illustrations, maps, 23 cm. "Deir el-Medina, the village of the workmen who built the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, is a uniquely rich source of information about life in Egypt between 1570 and 1070 B.C. The abundant archaeological remains are complemented by tens of thousands of texts documenting the thoughts and activities of the villagers. They include private letters, administrative accounts, magic spells, records of purchases, last wills and testaments, laundry lists, and love songs. This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with illustrations. The reader will, therefore, be able to experience the life of the villagers through their own words whilst viewing the artefacts and artworks they left behind. Each text is introduced by a commentary that provides the context and explains the contribution each text makes to our understanding of Egyptian society at this period."--Rear cover. Contents: 1. Family and Friends -- 2. Daily Life -- 3. Religion -- 4. Education, Learning, and Literature -- 5. Law -- 6. Work on the Royal Tomb -- Epilogue: The Royal Tombs Stand Open. Cultural studies, Egyptian language -- Texts. Very mild rubbing to spine head, extremely gentlle wear to spine foot, fai ...
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: Clarendon Press] Softcover Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: Clarendon Press] Softcover Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. [Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: New York : Oxford University Press] Softcover Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Summary: This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with illustrations. The reader will, therefore, be able to experience the life of the villagers through their own words whilst viewing the artefacts and artworks they left behind. Each text is introduced by a commentary that provides the context and explains the contribution each text makes to our understanding of Egyptian society at this period. Physical description: xvii, 279 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Subjects: Egyptian language Writing Hieroglyphs.Egypt History. Egypt Social life and customs To 332 B.C. ; Sources. Genre: Egyptology. Language: English. 1 Kg. [Galway, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2010]
New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; The Village Life in Ancient Egypt: Laundry Lists and Love Songs. ISBN 0199247536 9780199247530 [GB]
Paperback / softback. New. Deir el-Medina, the village of the workmen who built the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, has bequeathed to us thousands of private records. A. G. McDowell presents translations of 200 of these, giving a unique and fascinating insight into the secret lives of Ancient Egyptian people. ISBN 0199247536 9780199247530 [GB]
Clarendon Press 12/20/2001 12: 00: 00 AM Revised ed. Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
New York : Oxford University Press, Date: 2010. Second Edition. Softcover. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Summary: This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with illustrations. The reader will, therefore, be able to experience the life of the villagers through their own words whilst viewing the artefacts and artworks they left behind. Each text is introduced by a commentary that provides the context and explains the contribution each text makes to our understanding of Egyptian society at this period. Physical description: xvii, 279 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Subjects: Egyptian language Writing Hieroglyphs.Egypt History. Egypt Social life and customs To 332 B.C. ; Sources. Genre: Egyptology. Language: English. 2010. New York : Oxford University Press ISBN 0199247536 9780199247530 [IE]
Clarendon Press 12/20/2001 12: 00: 00 AM Revised ed. Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: Clarendon Press] Softcover Book is in NEW condition. [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: New York : Oxford University Press] Softcover Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Summary: This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with illustrations. The reader will, therefore, be able to experience the life of the villagers through their own words whilst viewing the artefacts and artworks they left behind. Each text is introduced by a commentary that provides the context and explains the contribution each text makes to our understanding of Egyptian society at this period. Physical description: xvii, 279 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Subjects: Egyptian language Writing Hieroglyphs.Egypt History. Egypt Social life and customs To 332 B.C. ; Sources. Genre: Egyptology. Language: English. 1 Kg. [New York, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2010]
ISBN10: 0199247536, ISBN13: 9780199247530, [publisher: OUP Oxford] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Deir el-Medina, the village of the workmen who built the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, is a uniquely rich source of information about life in Egypt between 1539 and 1075 BC. The abundant archaeological remains are complemented by tens of thousands of texts documenting the thoughts and activities of the villagers. This book combines translations of over 200 of these texts spanning the entire range of preserved genres with stunning illustrations. [Einbeck, Germany] [Publication Year: 2002]
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