Title
Affairs and Scandals in Ancient Egypt,Used
Processing time: 1-3 days
US Orders Ships in: 3-5 days
International Orders Ships in: 8-12 days
Return Policy: 15-days return on defective items
Payment Option
The Egyptians were people of flesh and blood, capable of both greatness and weakness, masters of ambitious projects but also slaves to banal preoccupations. They imposed their vision of the world on their environment, but they were weighed down by the burden of the human condition. In short, they were like any of us. And like ours, their society had its affairs, its scandals, its uncertainties, and its rifts.'from the PrefaceDrawing on ancient texts, archaeological reports, and other sources, Pascal Vernus focuses attention on the human failings of the toooftenmythologized Egyptians. Affairs and Scandals in Ancient Egypt treats instances of significant corruptionwhich, according to Vernus, constitute a crisis of valuesin New Kingdom Egypt. His discoveries afford sobering new insights into the tension between stated beliefs and actual behavior in ancient Egyptian civilization. The examples of corruption Vernus describes run the gamut from graverobbing to labor unrest, from embezzlement to palace intrigue.The first chapter deals with the tomb robberies in the Theban necropolis during the Twentieth Dynasty. The second outlines the economic context and events associated with strikes carried out by the workmen of the royal necropolis. The third chapter uses a certain Paneb as an exemplar of corruption in the area of Thebes. Chapter 4 considers the theft of government property and attempted coverups in the Aswan region. The last example may be the most dramaticthe conspiracy in the royal women's quarters in the last year of Ramesses III aimed at affecting the succession to the throne. In the book's final chapter, Vernus analyzes the historical contexts and the main issues surrounding each scandal.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Affairs and Scandals in Ancient Egypt'? A: The book explores the human failings and scandals of ancient Egyptians, focusing on corruption and crises of values during the New Kingdom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Pascal Vernus, who draws on ancient texts and archaeological reports to provide insights into ancient Egyptian society.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on November 26, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does 'Affairs and Scandals in Ancient Egypt' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What kind of insights can I expect from this book? A: Readers can expect sobering insights into the discrepancies between stated beliefs and actual behaviors in ancient Egyptian civilization.
- Q: Does the book cover specific examples of corruption? A: Yes, the book discusses various instances of corruption, including tomb robberies, labor unrest, and palace intrigue.
- Q: Is there any focus on particular historical events in the book? A: Yes, specific events such as tomb robberies during the Twentieth Dynasty and strikes by royal necropolis workmen are examined.
- Q: What themes are explored in the chapters of the book? A: Themes include corruption, economic context, government theft, and conspiracies within the royal court.