White, Jon Manchip.

Everyday life in ancient Egypt / Jon Manchip White. - New York : Peter Bedrick books, c1963. - 200 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Contents;

I. The Nile valley
The character of the valley
The character of the people
The sense of continuity
The earliest settlers

II. Dwelling places
Towns and cities
The main cities
Pyramids
A visit to a temple
Houses
Tombs

III. The home
Dress
Furniture
Food and drink
Transport

IV. People and professions
Pharaoh
Noblemen and administrators
Priests
Soldiers
Scribers
Scribes
Artists
Peasants

V. Private life
The family
Education
Sports and pastimes



Bibliography : p. 192 . _ Index : p. 193-200.

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History
Ancient Egypt
Social life and customs

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