Presents a photographic introduction to pyramids, explaining what they are, discussing how and when they were built, examining the purpose of pyramids, and looking at different pyramids around the world.
Examines aspects of domestic life in ancient Egypt, discussing types of houses, families, education, food, religion, personal hygiene, and the role of women in the home.
Examines the economy of ancient Egypt which was primarily centered around agriculture, discusses the emergence of craftsmen and merchants, looks at various work pursuits, and describes the system of barter and trade by which goods were exchanged.
A discussion of food and cooking in ancient Egypt, providing information about the foods available to the people of Egypt, looking at Egyptian kitchens and how different foods were prepared, and describing food-related celebrations. Includes recipes.
one hundred ancient Egyptian jobs you might have desired or dreaded
Butcher, Kristin
An illustrated description of 100 jobs in ancient Egypt including reed cutters, sandal makers, embalmers, gardeners, and various other jobs within the government or temple.
Presents Shakespeare's drama about the ill-fated affair between Mark Antony, one of the triumvirs of the Roman Empire, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt.