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About the Author
Susan Thorpe graduated from the University of Auckland in 2008, majoring in Ancient History. Specialising in Egyptology, she achieved BA Honours (First Class) in 2009 and Masters (First class) in 2010. She successfully defended her PhD in 2016. Since then, she has held the position of Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Auckland. She has attended and presented at conferences in Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand and had her work accepted for publication in conference proceedings and journals.
Reviews
This is a fascinating read that really brings ancient Egyptian people to life - from the standard-bearer Maiseti threatening a man with death while also asking him to provide more rope, to the horrified Khay sent a jar of fat instead of honey. Highly recommended to anyone with an interest in Egyptology, with plenty of background notes and references to keep the academics happy. -- Sarah Griffiths * Ancient Egypt *
In one letter a man demands his maidservant be returned, while in another a brother complains that his sister doesn't write to him. Each provide a unique snapshot of what it was to live in the shadow of the pyramids. This work yields a fascinating glimpse of what it was to be a part of this long-vanished world. -- Dianna Wray * AramcoWorld *
Book Information
ISBN 9781789695076
Author Susan Thorpe
Format Paperback
Page Count 136
Imprint Archaeopress
Publisher Archaeopress
Weight(grams) 301g