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

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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

Hatshepsut: the Pharaoh-Queen of Egypt by in60Learning
Call Number: 932 HAT
ISBN: 9781977094513
Publication Date: 2017
When Pharaoh Thutmose II died, he left an heir far too young to rule Egypt. His widow Hatshepsut stepped up to take his place. For at least the next 20 years, Hatshepsut ruled as Pharaoh King of Egypt in an era of prosperous growth and peace. When she died, her nephew Thutmose III attempted to smear her good name and wipe her memory from history. However, despite his efforts, his aunt Hatshepsut holds the title of most famous native Egyptian woman to ever rule as pharaoh; she also retains a legacy as one of the most successful female leaders in early history.
Hatshepsut : from queen to Pharaoh by edited by Catharine H. Roehrig with Renée Dreyfus and Cathleen A. Keller
Call Number: 932 HAT
ISBN: 1588391736
Publication Date: 2005
The female pharaoh Hatshepsut reigned for nearly twenty years during Egypt's early New Kingdom in the fifteenth century B.C. First acting as regent for her young nephew/stepson Thutmose III, she in time assumed the title of king and exercised the full powers of the throne as senior co-ruler. In accordance with Egyptian tradition, Hatshepsut was often depicted as a male king. After her death, however, monuments bearing her image were ruthlessly defaced, and her name was erased from historical accounts. Hatshepsut's rise to power and the nature of her kingship have long been debated by scholars.
The Egypt of Hatshepsut by T. van Basten
Call Number: 932 BAS
ISBN: 9781523478996
Publication Date: 2016
Hatshepsut was arguably the most powerful female to rule as pharaoh during its long and storied history in the wealthy Egypt of the New Kingdom. Her rule was highly unconventional, yet she had the support of the power brokers at the time. Somehow, during her long reign as pharaoh with her stepson, she managed to maintain positive relationships with the right constituency, as well as her co-ruler.
When Women Ruled the World by Kara Cooney
Call Number: 932 COO
ISBN: 9781426219771
Publication Date: 2018
Explores the lives of six remarkable female pharaohs, from Hatshepsut to Cleopatra, women who ruled with real power. What was so special about ancient Egypt that provided women this kind of access to the highest political office? What was it about these women that allowed them to transcend patriarchal obstacles? What did Egypt gain from its liberal reliance on female leadership, and could today's world learn from its example?
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.
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

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

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.

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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.

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.
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.

Websites - Hatshepsut

The Speos Artemidos Inscription of Hatshepsut
Translation adapted from James P. Allen "The Speos Artemidos Inscription of Hatshepsut", Bulletin of the Egyptological Seminar 16 (2002), pp.1-17, pls.1+2.
Mysteries of Egypt - Hatshepsut
Created by the Canadian Museum of History.
Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis: a royal feud? - BBC History
After her death, Pharoah Hatshepsut vanished from Egyptian history. Was her stepson, Tuthmosis III, to blame?
Ancient History Sourcebook - Egypt New Kingdom - Fordham University
Resources include:
Birth of Hatshepsut (18th Dynasty) Translated from Emma Brunner-Traut, AltEgyptische Marchen, 5th ed. (Dusseldorf und Ksln, 1979), pp. 76-87.
Maat-ka-Ra
Use the menu on the left side of the screen to access lots of information about Hatshepsut. by clicking on the 'Persons' link in this menu, you can access information on other leaders too.
Dr Karl H Leser (author)has had works published in this area of study.
Egyptian Dynasties New Kingdom 1550 – 1069 BC
A timeline of the rulers in the 18th and 19th Dynasties. Use the menu on the right to access information on some of the rulers of this time.
Mark Liimore has qualifications in fine art and has done post graduate studies in Egyptian tomb art.
Hatshepsut - PBS
Hatshepsut - History.com
Contents:
Rise to power
As Pharaoh
Death and legacy
Ancient Egypt Kings and Queens Hatshepsut
A good overview with a focus on how Hatshepsut came to power. Listen to the podcast under In Our Time (about half way down the page) as it is Melvyn Bragg joined by Elizabeth Frood, Associate Professor of Egyptology at the University of Oxford; Kate Spence, Lecturer in Egyptian Archaeology at the University of Cambridge and Campbell Price, Curator of Egypt and Sudan at the Manchester Museum having a chat about Hatshepsut.

Websites

Eqyptians - BBC History
Pharaohs and Dynasties in the menu looks quite useful.
Treasures of Tutankhamun Gallery - BBC History
In 1922 the discovery of the virtually intact tomb of Tutankhamun became probably the best known and most spectacular archaeological find anywhere in the world.
The small tomb contained hundreds of objects (now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo), many richly decorated and covered in gold, that would be needed by the king in his afterlife.
Egypt in the New Kingdom
Egypt's Golden Empire - New Kingdom - PBS
THis page provides a great introduction the the New Kingdom and you will find links to leaders of this time both in the text and in the menu on the right side of the screen.
Ancient History Sourcebook - Egypt New Kingdom - Fordham University
Resources include:
Birth of Hatshepsut (18th Dynasty) Translated from Emma Brunner-Traut, AltEgyptische Marchen, 5th ed. (Dusseldorf und Ksln, 1979), pp. 76-87.
and
Pen-ta-ur:
The Victory of Ramses II Over the Khita, 1326 BCE
Egypt in the New Kingdom - The MET
List of Rulers of Ancient Egypt and Nubia - The MET
Nefertiti - History.com
Women in the Ancient World
Under 'Women in AncientEgypt' you can find articles on Hatshepsut and Nefertiti.
Survey of Persons - Maat-ka-Ra
Use the menu on the left side of the screen to access lots of information about Egyptian rulers by clicking on the 'Persons' link in this menu. The 'Monuments' link in this menu may also be useful.
Dr Karl H Leser (author)has had works published in this area of study.
Entering King Tut's Tomb, 1923 - EyeWitness to Hostory
Egyptian Dynasties New Kingdom 1550 – 1069 BC
A timeline of the rulers in the 18th and 19th Dynasties. Use the menu on the right to access information on some of the rulers of this time.
Mark Liimore has qualifications in fine art and has done post graduate studies in Egyptian tomb art.
National Geographic
You can search the archive for articles that have been published by National Geographic in the past. Use the login details found on Canvas to assess these features.

Audiovisual material

There are many videos about ancient Egypt available in our ClickView Library, so be sure to search using your own keywords as well as checking out links to the playlist and the History folder below.

ClickView Playlist: Ancient Egypt New Kingdom (Hatshepsut)
Click here for a playlist of videos about Hatshepsut and the New 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.

How to use ClickView

History: Ancient Egypt - New Kingdom