ABSTRACT

First published in 2005. This work, while aimed at a general audience, is by no means a dreary introductory textbook. Blackman perceptively answers the reader's most pressing questions about life in ancient Thebes, providing not only an informative text but also an engaging story. Topics covered include life in ancient Luxor, how Thebes became the capital of Egypt, poems, songs and romances, and great kings in time of war.

chapter I|42 pages

LIFE IN ANCIENT LUXOR

chapter II|29 pages

HOW THEBES BECAME THE CAPITAL OF EGYPT

chapter III|32 pages

THUES, THE WORLD'S FIII.sT MONt:l\JENTAL CITY

chapter IV|33 pages

SOME GREAT KINGS IN TIME OF WAR

chapter V|32 pages

A FAMOUS QUEEN

chapter VI|31 pages

POEMS, SONGS, AND ROMANCES

chapter VII|35 pages

SOME FUNERARY TEMPLES