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The Vizier Of The New Kingdom In Ancient Egypt

Posted on:2006-12-01Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:J WangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2155360152986616Subject:World History
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In the Egyptological field, the studies of vizier have already become the focus that 1 scholars have competitively set foot in. I draw quintessence in the former research results, manage dialectical and historical materialism, in line with practical scientific attitude, base on historical data, analysis and study synthetically vizier during the New Kingdom period The full paper describes simply the development of the vizier before the New Kingdom, and makes a concrete analysis of the gradual progress of Vizierate of the New Kingdom period, including the vizier's status in government, its main duties and the relationship with Pharaohs during the ancient Egyptian history before the end of New Kingdom. The paper lays the emphasis on two problems:First one is on the duties of vizier. At the Old Kingdom and the Middle Kingdom, the duties of vizier include almost all respects of the social life, we can say he was the chief executive officer of the central government. In the New Kingdom , Vizierate took place great change. The paper analyzes the reasons of the change and the status of Vizierate in the government during the New Kingdom. According to the most important written materials on the duties of vizier, the paper carry on concrete exposition to the duties of vizier from the politics , economy Justice , military affairs, diplomacy and public projects, etc. Thus, I draw the conclusion: The lofty position and power of the vizier have not been lost in the New Kingdom period.Second one is on the relationship of the vizier and the royal power. In the formerly dynasties, the relationships of vizier and pharaoh had the close connection with the destiny of state. I have divided two respects to analyze this question, firstly I study the harmonious relations of the monarch and his followers, then I analyze opposed relation of the two, and check the restricting relationship of the two during the New Kingdom period. Meanwhile I carry on analysis of the quality of opposed relation between the two.In full paper I study the vizier during the New Kingdom using lots of historical materials, and draw my own views...
Keywords/Search Tags:Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, the duties of vizier
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