Counting the People in Hellenistic Egypt: Volume 1, Population Registers (P. Count)

Discover the intricate world of ancient Egypt with Counting the People in Hellenistic Egypt: Volume 1, Population Registers (P. Count) by Willy Clarysse. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2006, this comprehensive hardback spans 720 pages and offers a unique exploration of Ptolemaic society through fifty-four meticulously analyzed papyri from the Fayum and Middle Egypt.

Volume I presents these invaluable texts alongside English translations and extensive commentaries, illuminating the historical context and significance of population registers in Hellenistic Egypt. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the demographics and administrative practices of Egypt during the Ptolemaic period.

Whether you're delving into the history of Egypt from 332-30 B.C. or exploring the evolution of population studies, this book is a must-have for your collection. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights into the administrative intricacies of a civilization that shaped history.