Daughters of Isis

Women of Ancient Egypt

Joyce Tyldesley

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English

Penguin
30 March 1995

History; African history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology by period & region; Gender studies: women

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In ancient Egypt women enjoyed a legal, social and sexual independence unrivalled by their Greek or Roman sisters, or in fact by most women until the late nineteenth century. They could own and trade in property, work outside the home, marry foreigners and live alone without the protection of a male guardian. Some of them even rose to rule Egypt as 'female kings'. Joyce Tyldesley's vivid history of how women lived in ancient Egypt weaves a fascinating picture of daily life - marriage and the home, work and play, grooming and religion - viewed from a female perspective, in a work that is engaging, original and constantly surprising.

By: Joyce Tyldesley
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 245g
ISBN: 9780140175967
ISBN 10: 0140175962
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 30 March 1995
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active