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BOOKS ABOUT ANCIENT EGYPT

Handbook to Life in Ancient Egypt 

by Rosalie David

 

A well-organized summary of key topics related to Ancient Egyptian history, geography, society and government, religion, architecture, the military, economics, and foreign trade, HANDBOOK TO LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT also includes sections on customs reserved for the dead (including mummification) and writing as practiced in Ancient Egypt.

The book contains over 100 maps, photos, and drawings--all in black-&-white. Not a highly visual book, it is more like the best encyclopedia: concise summaries under bold headings. Although you can find other sources with a similar range of information, this book's comprehensive discussion of the major facets of Egyptian life made it invaluable for a teacher and highly useful for budding younger researchers. (Grades 5 and up)

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Chapter 1. Historical Background

Chapter 2. Geography of Ancient Egypt

Chapter 3. Society and Government

Chapter 4. Religion of the Living

Chapter 5. Funerary Beliefs and Customs

Chapter 6. Architecture and Building

Chapter 7. Written Evidence

Chapter 8. The Army and Navy

Chapter 9. Foreign Trade and Transport

Chapter 10.Economy and Industry

Chapter 11. Everyday Life

 

 
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