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| Publisher | British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9781407311319 |
| Book Subtitle | Women And Marriage |
| Book Description | An investigation of the iconography and inscriptions in over 800 tombs and objects with provenances, from Old Kingdom Egypt throws light on the roles of women, marriage and inheritance amongst the elite class. The institution of marriage, including instances of divorce and polygamy are explored. This includes the roles of wives, mothers and sisters and the role of the 'eldest' child in inheritance. Instances of more than one eldest child are explored to try to determine the family situation. Changes overtime to the family structure including divorce and polygamy are revealed. |
| Language | English |
| Author | Kim McCorquodale |
| Publication Date | 25-Jan-11 |
| Number of Pages | 304 |
Representations Of The Family In The Egyptian Old Kingdom paperback english - 25-Jan-11
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