Daughters of Isis: Women of Ancient Egypt

Daughters of Isis: Women of Ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt women enjoyed a legal, social and sexual independence unrivalled by their Greek or Roman sisters, or in fact by most women until the late nineteenth century. They could own and trade in property, work outside the home, marry foreigners and live alone without the protection of a male guardian. Some of them even rose to rule Egypt as â‚¬Ëœfemale kingsâ‚¬. Joyce Tyldesleyâ‚¬s vivid history of how women lived in ancient Egypt weaves a fascinating picture of daily life â‚¬â€œ marriage and the home, work and play, grooming and religion â‚¬â€œ viewed from a female perspective, in a work that is engaging, original and constantly surprising.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780140175967
Color Cream
ReleaseDate 1995-09-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140175967

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