Describes the life, clothing, and work of ancient Egyptian women.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.
Contents
Who were the ancient Egyptians? -- Women in ancient Egyptian society -- Girls in ancient Egypt -- Education of girls and women -- Marriage -- Family life -- Mistress of the household -- Feeding the family -- Working outside the home -- Ladies of leisure -- Clothes -- Jewelry and wigs -- Cosmetics and beauty -- Women as goddesses -- Women and temples -- Into the afterlife -- Royal women -- Queens of Egypt -- A fair society for women? -- Finding out about ancient Egyptian women.