Research Guides: Humanities Resources: The Stability of Ancient Egypt

Featured Books

A History of Ancient Egypt by John Romer
Call Number: Circulation DT83 .R66 2013

ISBN: 9781250030115

Publication Date: 2013-08-20
Ancient Nubia: African kingdoms on the Nile by Marjorie Fisher (Editor); et al.
Call Number: Oversize DT159.6 .N83 A53 2012

ISBN: 9789774164781

Publication Date: 2012-09-06
The Linguist and the Emperor by Daniel Meyerson
Call Number: Circulation PJ1531 .R5 M49 2004

ISBN: 9780345448729

Publication Date: 2005-02-08
Pharaonic civilization : history and treasures of an ancient civilization by Giorgio Ferrero
Call Number: Oversize DT61 .P53 2007

ISBN: 9789774161391

Publication Date: 2007
Arts of Ancient Egypt by Lawrence Berman (Text by); Denise Doxey (Text by); Rita E. Freed (Text by)
Call Number: N5335 .B6 M87 2003

ISBN: 9780878466610

Publication Date: 2003-09-02

Today, with over 60,000 objects, the MFA's Egyptian collection is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. This volume features over 100 of the most important of these objects, with texts by three prominent Egyptologists.
Egyptian Book of the Dead by Raymond O. Faulkner; Carol Andrews (Preface by); Ogden Goelet (Introduction by); James Wasserman (Foreword by)
Call Number: Oversize PJ1555 .E5 F38 1994

ISBN: 0811807673

Publication Date: 1994-10-01

The legendary 3,500-year-old Papyrus of Anithe most beautiful of the ornately illustrated Egyptian funerary scrolls ever discovered has been restored in its original sequences of text and artwork, using the latest advances in computer-imaging technology. For both lay readers and scholars interested in a wide range of topics from mysticism and philosophy to anthropology and astronomy this sumptuous and accessible new volume will be an essential acquisition.
The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt by Richard H. Wilkinson
Call Number: DT68.8 .W55 2000

ISBN: 0500051003

Publication Date: 2000-06-01

The temples of ancient Egypt include the largest and perhaps most impressive religious monuments the world has ever known. This book traces their development from the earliest times, looking at every aspect of their construction, decoration, symbolism and function.

Humanities Databases

History Reference Center
History Reference Center: Time-travel through the ages from wherever you study! Dig into the past with tons of cool articles, videos, and primary sources on everything from ancient civilizations to modern events. Stuck on your history paper? This database is your ticket to acing it. Find firsthand accounts, analyze historical photos, and uncover fascinating facts that'll make your essays pop. Whether you're a history buff or just trying to pass that gen-ed course, History Reference Center makes the past come alive!
Humanities Source
Humanities Source: Your go-to for all things artsy and cultural! Dive into a treasure trove of articles on literature, philosophy, art, music, and more. Writing a paper on Shakespeare? Analyzing modern poetry? This database has your back with tons of peer-reviewed content. It's perfect for acing your English, Art History, or Philosophy classes. Discover new perspectives, find inspiration for creative projects, and impress your professors with solid sources. Make Humanities Source your secret weapon for crushing those humanities courses!

Multimedia

Ancient Egypt (Ancient Civilizations series) by Eagle Rock Entertainment
Call Number: Films on Demand

Publication Date: 1996

Streaming Video
Thebes, part 1: Life on the west bank of the Nile by Terranoa
Call Number: Films on Demand

Publication Date: 2004

Streaming media
Thebes. Part 2: Death on the west bank of the Nile by Terranoa
Call Number: Films on Demand

Publication Date: 2004

Streaming media

Suggested Websites

BBC Ancient History: Egyptians
Sections cover a range of topics on ancient Egypt from monuments and construction to daily life and language. Includes extensive photo galleries, audio and video content, and links to additional source material. Courtesy of BBC.
The Giza Archives Project
Includes a range of digitized materials and media published on the Giza Necropolis site. Courtesy of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA).
Joseph & Mary Grimshaw Egyptian Gallery
Includes searchable collection, interactive gallery tour, and comprehensive printable catalog. Includes links to related collections and publications. Courtesy of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.
TimeMaps World History Timeline: Ancient Egypt
Offers a detailed perspective on the history, culture, and society of ancient Egypt. Includes hyperlinks to a comprehensive collection of related reference material.

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