Women in Ancient Egypt

By Barbara Watterson (UK 1991)

A detailed study of the contributions made by women of all classes to the political and social history of pharaonic Egypt, circa 3100 BC through 30 BC, including occupations and careers, marriage, health, childbirth, the family, household chores, clothing, jewelry and beauty preparations. There is also a section outlining the few "women of power" who influenced the course of Egyptian history. The author presents evidence from written records, monuments, sculpture, tomb paintings and material found in tombs.

Hardcover with dustjacket. 200 pages with 30 b/w photos plus 13 color plates. $20.00

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