Ancient Egypt - Old Kingdom - History - CGGS Library at Canberra Girls Grammar School

Audiovisual material

How to use ClickView

Search ClickView using your own keywords as well as checking out the links to the playlists and the History folder below.

ClickView Playlist: Ancient Egypt Old Kingdom (Tertiary Students)
Click here for a playlist of videos about the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. You will need to log in using your school ID and password.

ClickView Folder: History
Click here to browse the History folder of our ClickView Library, where you will find many useful videos. You will need to log in using your school ID and password.

Books from our collection

Here are some of the books and ebooks in the Library collection on Ancient Egypt topics. Find more by searching the catalogue (link below). On the shelves the books are mainly at 932.

Library catalogue (Oliver)
Use the Library catalogue to search for books and other resources. Find out more on the Read page.

Print books

The Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: the History and Legacy of the Beginning of Egyptian Civilization by Charles River Charles River Editors
Call Number: 932 OLD
ISBN: 9781542427654
Publication Date: 2017
The Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt: The History and Legacy of the Beginning of Egyptian Civilization chronicles the tumultuous history that ushered in the beginning of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Old Kingdom like never before.
The rise and fall of ancient Egypt : the history of a civilisation from 3000 BC to Cleopatra by Toby Wilkinson
Call Number: 932 WIL
ISBN: 9781408810026
Publication Date: 2010
Combining grand narrative sweep with detailed knowledge of hieroglyphs and the iconography of power, Toby Wilkinson reveals Ancient Egypt in all its complexity.
Ancient Egypt by Barry J. Kemp
Call Number: 932 KEM
ISBN: 9781444186208
Publication Date: 2016
For three thousand years a dominant force, Ancient Egypt is arguably the most successful and longest lasting human civilization yet. In this pacy guide, world renowned Egyptologist, Professor Barry Kemp, seeks to explain why Ancient Egypt was able to thrive with such stability for such a long time. The answers may be surprising.
A History of Egypt, from the Earliest Times to the Persian Conquest by James Henry Breasted
Call Number: 932 BRE
ISBN: 9781313386388
Publication Date: 2013
A detailed overview of Egyptian civilisation, in part focusing on the Old Kingdom
Daughters of Isis by Joyce A. Tyldesley
Call Number: 932 TYL
ISBN: 9780140175967
Publication Date: 1995
Egypt was undoubtedly the best place to have been born a woman in the ancient world. Covering all aspects of female life in ancient Egypt, this book examines women's roles at home, in fashionable society, in the workforce, in the royal household and in religious life.
Ancient Egypt : a very short introduction by Ian Shaw
Call Number: 932 SHA
ISBN: 9780192854193
Publication Date: 2004
The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination - mummies and pyramids, curses and rituals have captured the imagination of generations. We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really know about this great civilization?

eBooks

Encyclopedia of ancient Egypt by [by] Margaret R. Bunson ; [maps by Dale Williams and Patricia Meschino].
ISBN: 9781438138596
Publication Date: 2012
Empire of Ancient Egypt by Wendy Christensen
ISBN: 9781438126586
Publication Date: 2009

Books and articles available online

These are some full text books and articles about Old Kingdom Egypt that are available online.

The Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period.
On overview of the Old Kingdom with a focus on pyramid building.
Burial and the dead in Ancient Egyptian society

Important information

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Footnoting
Note Taking
Online Reference Generator for APA style
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Effective Citing and Referencing
For IB students

Databases

These links take you to databases we subscribe to. Some may need a login and password. These can be found on our Canvas page.

Britannica This link opens in a new window
Britannica is a fantastic starting point to get a general understanding of a topic.
You will notice that there are 3 options to click from when you first log in.
If you are in Year 7-8 consider starting with the middle level. for Years 9-12 go to the high option.
To access Britannica from home go the the library Canvas page and click on the link Britannica Home Access. If you are prompted for a password these are also on Canvas.
Ancient and Medieval History This link opens in a new window
Ancient and Medieval History covers world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s, with special Topic Centres on key eras, civilizations, and regions, including the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome; ancient and medieval Africa, Asia, and the Americas; and medieval Europe and the Islamic World. Information format includes videos and slideshows, primary sources, maps and graphs and timelines. It also provides suggested readings, and suggested search terms.
Infobase eBooks This link opens in a new window
A collection of non-fiction e-books that cover all topic areas. These resources range from encyclopaedias to subject and topic specific information. Access these books directly on your devise by exploring via topic area or using the search bar with key words.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
A broad collection of non-fiction titles, supporting all subject areas. These non-fiction titles have varied reading levels and are useful for students from Years 7 to 12.
Gale in Context: High School This link opens in a new window
Information resources for assignments, projects, and presentations across all subject areas. An excellent resource to start your search for information for Years 7-12.
Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
From the Ancient World to today's headlines, World History provides primary sources, reliable reference, and multi-media content. This database is useful when looking for a historical understanding of a topic and in History subjects.
Directory of Open Access Journals This link opens in a new window
DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.

National Library eResources
Use your National Library membership number to logon or ask CGGS Library staff for help.
Use the single search option to search all of the databases or select a single database, such as JSTOR.

Websites - Overview

The Ancient Egypt site
One of the leading Egyptological resources on the net. An interactive book about the history, language, monuments and culture of Ancient Egypt.
Best of History Websites: Ancient/Biblical History » Egypt
A list to a variety of websites about Ancient Egypt.
Eqyptians - BBC History
A broad overview of Egyptian history, culture and customs. The site is no longer updated.
Ancient History Sourcebook: Egypt
Information dense with a significant number of links to other websites. Not all links are appropriate for this assignment - make sure you check their authority and reliability,
Ancient Eqypt - resources from Infobase
Includes readings, videos, maps, primary sources.
Old Kingdom: Egyptian History / Encyclopedia Brittanica
How to Curate an Art Show
This article gives tips for curating. it does focus on art but the principles are the same. Point 1, 3, 5 and 6 are particularly useful.

Websites - Old Kingdom

Old Kingdom (2700-2200BC) and First Intermediate Period (2181-2055 BC)
Provided by Colorado State University.
Ancient and Medieval History Database results list for Old Kingdom Egypt
The Queens of the Old Kingdom and Their Tombs - Peter Janosi
Article from a bulletin.
Kings and Queens of Egypt - The MET
Consider also looking at the information in the menu on the right hand side of the article.
Djoser - Britannica
An introduction to Djoser, king of Egypt.
Seneferu - Saint Louis University
Khufu - BBC History
Uncovering Secrets of the Sphinx - Smithsonian Mag
Menkaure and His Queen
Dr Christopher L. C. E. Witcombe - art historian
Pyramids at Giza - National Geographic
King Menkaura (Mycerinus) and queen - Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Egypt in the Old Kingdom (ca. 2649–2130 B.C.) - The MET
Egyptian Art in the Old Kingdom - The MET
Archaeology - MET Show Explores Origins of Egyptian Art
Pepi II
A brief overview of Pepi II, the 5th King of the 6th Dynasty.

Websites - Museums

Find out about the Nicholson collection here
The Nicholson Collection contains more than 30,000 artefacts representing ancient cultures from the Mediterranean, Middle East and Europe. They span the early Stone Age to late medieval times. These objects have intimate stories to tell about people’s everyday lives and their beliefs from the ancient world.
Ancient Egypt - by the Australian Museum
British Museum - Ancient Egypt
Suitable for junior students
Smithsonian Institution - Ancient Egyptian collection
The MET Museum
Comprehensive images of artifacts held in the museum's collection.
Egyptian Antiquities - The Louvre
List and images of the Egyptian antiquities held by the Louvre.

History Today and Christian History - back issues

We subscribe to the hard copy of these wonderful journals. Check the Oliver catalogue to find the issue you want.

Search History Today's own website for references to articles. When you log into History Today using the login details on our Canvas page you can access the full article straight away.

History: Ancient Egypt - Old Kingdom