Format:
Online-Ressource (265 p)
ISBN:
9781473822399
Content:
Based on years of prestigious academic work, Professor Rosalie David cleverly presents every aspect of life in ancient Egypt through the lives of various characters, all based on mummies from the Manchester Museum whom Professor Rosalie David has led the study of. Characters hail from all walks of life, including royalty, nobles, officials, craftsmen and peasants, allowing us an insight into absolutely every aspect of everyday, ritual and religious life in ancient Egypt.
The book provides an overview of the many dynasties and kingdoms of ancient Egypt before beginning to tell the story of th
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Description based upon print version of record
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface by dr campbell Price; Introduction - The historical and Geographical Setting; Section 1: Inundation; chapter 1: The land and its People; chapter 2: religious Beliefs and Practices; chapter 3: Social customs; chapter 4: Artisans, Trades and crafts; Section 2: Planting; chapter 5: The Medical Profession; chapter 6: The legal Profession; chapter 7: entertainment and Personal Appearance; Section 3: Harvesting; chapter 8: education; chapter 9: Military campaigns; chapter 10: Funerary customs
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Appendix 1: List of Some Major Archaeological Sites in EgyptReferences; Appendix 2: Chronological Table of Egyptian History
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781473859838
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781473822399
Additional Edition:
Print version A Year in the Life of Ancient Egypt
Language:
English
Keywords:
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