The Spirit of Ancient Egypt [electronic resource].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ruiz, Ana.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Egypt--Civilization--History.

Egypt--Civilization--To 332 B.C.

Egypt--Civilization.

Egypt.

Local Subjects:

Egypt--Civilization--History.

Egypt--Civilization--To 332 B.C.

Egypt--Civilization.

Egypt.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Algora Publishing, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Exotic Ancient Egypt . . . Deciphering Egypt's past, from pre-historic times until Rome's conquest in AD 30, Ana Ruiz reveals countless details about one of the earliest civilizations, piecing together a mosaic that accumulates to give an intriguing portr

Contents:

CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION: Egypt's Evolution; PART I; DAILY LIFE; 1. The People; 2. Family Life; 3. Homes and Furnishings; 4. Food and Drink; 5. Dress and Jewelry; 6. Wigs and Cosmetics; 7. Recreation; 8. Labor and Crafts; 9. Transportation; 10. Early International Trade; 11. Law and Government; PART II; BELIEFS; 12. Mummification; 13. Death and Immortality; 14. Deities; 15. Creation Myths; 16. Animal Worship; 17. Symbolism; 18. The Priesthood; 19. Festivals; 20. Magic and Spells; 21. Dreams and Divination; PART III; ACHIEVEMENTS; 22. Kings and Conquerors; 23. Queens; 24. Battles and Warriors

25. The Pyramids26. The Great Sphinx; 27. Architecture; 28. Art; 29. Literature; 30. Language and Hieroglyphics; 31. Medicine; 32. The Calendar; 33. Stellar Wisdom; Further Readings

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

OCLC:

476113825