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100 biographies reveal the true character and diversity of the ancient world's greatest civilization The biographies included here give voice not only to ancient Egypt's rulers but also to the people who built the great monuments, staffed government offices, farmed, served in the temples, and fought to defend the country's borders. Spanning thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history, the book offers a fresh perspective on an always fascinating civilization through the lives of: • The god-kings, from great rulers like Khufu and Ramesses II to less famous monarchs such as Amenemhat I and Osorkon • Egypt's queens: the powerful Tiye, the beautiful Nefertiti, Tutankhamun's tragic child-bride Ankhesenamun, and the infamous Cleopatra • The officials who served the pharaoh: the architect Imhotep who designed the first pyramid, the court dwarf Perniankhu, and the royal sculptor Bak • Ordinary women who are often overlooked in official accounts: Hemira, a humble priestess from a provincial Delta town, and Naunakht, whose will reveals the trials and tribulations of family life • Commoners and foreigners such as the irascible farmer Hekanakht, the serial criminal Paneb, and Urhiya, the mercenary who rose to the rank of general in the Egyptian army. Profusely illustrated with works of art and scenes of daily life, Lives of the Ancient Egyptians offers remarkable insights into the history and culture of the Nile Valley and very personal glimpses of a vanished world. 200 illustrations, 80 in color
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He completed his Doctor of Philosophy at Christ"s College, Cambridge in 1993.
He is a fellow of Clare College, Cambridge, and was previously a research fellow at Christ"s College, Cambridge and Durham University. He was awarded the 2011 Hessell-Tiltman Prize. He read Egyptology at Downing College, University of Cambridge.
Wilkinson"s first academic position, from 1993 to 1997, was as Lady Wallis Budge Research Fellow in Egyptology at Christ"s College, Cambridge.
From 1997 to 1999, he was Leverhulme Special Research Fellow at the University of Durham. He has been a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge since 2003.
He is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Archaeology, University of Durham. In July 2011, he became Head of the International Strategy Office at the University of Cambridge.
In this position. he develops the University"s international strategy and helps facilitate international collaborations.
( 100 biographies reveal the true character and diversity...)
He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Egyptian History.
