Ancient Egypt in 101 Questions and Answers

Thomas Schneider is Professor of Egyptology and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Egyptian History and Near Eastern Archaeology.

• Preface1. Ancient Egypt and the Modern World2. The Egyptian World and the Egyptian World View3. Egyptian History4. Egyptian Religion5. Egyptian Art, Archaeology, and Architecture6. Egyptian Language and Literature7. Egyptian Society8. EgyptologistsAppendix: 101 Reading Suggestions for the study of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt, with its pharaohs, pyramids, and mummies, never ceases to fascinate. Employing a question-and-answer format, this handy volume provides a wealth of information about ancient Egyptian history, society, religion, and more. For example, did ancient Egyptian women have equal rights? How was the Great Pyramid built? The answers, ranging in length from one to three pages, are engagingly and accessibly written and invite further research.... It is highly recommended for the circulating shelves of most academic and public libraries.(Booklist) "In conclusion, the wide-ranging assortment of topics and the question-and-answer format will likelyappeal to the casual reader who does not look for structure or background information on ancientEgypt. It may also be useful to a specialist who wishes to gather fresh ideas for teaching material; itprovides a window into the types of questions that occur to students but are perhaps forgotten by thosewho have spent years in specialized study. Certain topics are indeed intriguing, and for those whofind themselves teaching, lecturing, or writing for the general public, it is worth perusing Schneider'sanswers to some of the fundamental questions of Egyptology." — Lindsay Ambridge,Journal of the American Oriental SocietySchneider provides an illuminating introduction to Egyptology for the nonspecialist.(Library Journal)