Egyptian Life /anglais

By Miriam Stead

Contrary to the popular view that they were a people obsessed with religion and death, the ancient Egyptians were in fact very much concerned with the enjoyment of life--so much so that they desired... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714120405
• ISBN13: 9780714120409
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: BRITISH MUSEUM
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.

Customer Reviews

excellent overview of Egyptian life, for children

Divided in seven chapters, this book gives detailed information on Ancient Egyptian life, society and culture. Read about the Nile and its inundation. Discover the food the Ancient Egyptians ate, the tools they used, the clothes they wore. Find out about their recreation, sports and games. Learn about their religious beliefs, magic and medicine. Clearly written for the general public, the book offers selected art pieces from the British Museum, confirming the author's statements.