| Publication |
Great Britain, Harper Collins Children's Books, 2003.
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| Description |
61pBlue Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Describes the splendours of the ancient Egyptians who belonged to one of the oldest, most splendid civilizations of all time. Contains a detailed account of how they worshipped, travelled , traded, built monuments, buried their dead and waged war. Contains spectacular computer generated images.
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| Contents |
The kingdom on the Nile
Discovering the past
From Pharaoh to farmer
Famous Pharaohs
Homes of the Gods
Temples, tithes and taxes
Murder in the temple
Gods and goddesses
Festivals and offerings
Everlasting life
Rituals of death
The twins
Tombs in the desert
Buried treasure
Tomb robbers
Law and order
City living
Living off the land
Family life
Looking good
Food and feasting
Trade, tribute and transport
Warriors at war
On the battlefield
The battle of Meggido
An empire in decline
Glossary
Index
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| Standard Number |
7153767 Hb.
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