Ancient Egyptian Scribes A Cultural Exploration
Tracing ten key biographies, Ancient Egyptian Scribes examines how these figures kept both the administrative life and cultural memory of Egypt running. These are the Egyptians who ran the state and formed the supposedly meritocratic system of local administration and government. Case studies look at accountants, draughtsmen, scribes with military and dynastic roles, the authors of graffiti and literati who interacted in different ways with Pharaohs and other leaders. Assuming no previous knowledge of ancient Egypt, the various roles and identities of the scribes are presented in a concise and accessible way, offering structured information on their cultural identity and self-presentation, and providing readers with an insight into the making of Egyptian written culture.
Publisher Name | Continnuum-3PL |
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Author Name | Hagendorf, Col |
Format | Audio |
Bisac Subject Major | HIS |
Language | NG |
Isbn 10 | 1472583957 |
Isbn 13 | 9781472583956 |
Target Age Group | min:NA, max:NA |
Series | 000743707 |
Dimensions | 00.93" H x 00.06" L x 10.00" W |
Page Count | 216 |
Niv Allon is Assistant Curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.