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Egyptian Life

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Book Description
Contrary to the popular view that they were a people obsessed with religion and death, the ancient Egyptians were in fact very much concerned with the enjoyment of life--so much so that they desired their civilized, often exuberant existence to be continued for ever in the afterlife. Thus they equipped their tombs with all the trappings of life on earth and decorated the walls with colorful scenes... More
Book Information
PublisherHarvard University Press
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages72
ISBN-100674241517
ISBN-13978-0674241510
Publication Date10/1986
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About Miriam Stead (Author) : Miriam Stead is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Miriam Stead include Ancient Egypt (Find Out About), Egyptian Life (British Museum Paperbacks).
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