The Penguin Book of Myths & Legends of Ancient Egypt

by Joyce A. Tyldesley

Book Overview

'This readable anthology is a good introduction to a civilization that fascinates like few others ... in this book there are animals who talk, princesses who are locked up at the top of towers, wicked stepmothers and many other themes ... An enjoyable book by a skilled author' Financial Times

The civilization we know as Ancient Egypt stretched over three thousand years. What was life like for ancient Egyptians? What were their beliefs...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141021764
• ISBN13: 9780141021768
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher