A Year in the Life of Ancient Egypt

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Based on years of prestigious academic work, Professor Rosalie David cleverly presents every aspect of life in ancient Egypt through the lives of various characters, all based on mummies from the Manchester Museum whom Professor Rosalie David has led the study of. Characters hail from all walks of life, including royalty, nobles, officials, craftsmen and peasants, allowing us an insight into absolutely every aspect of everyday, ritual and religious life in ancient Egypt.;Preface / Dr Campbell Price -- Introduction : the historical and geographical setting -- Section 1. Inundation. The land and its people ; Religious beliefs and practices ; Social customs ; Artisans, trades and crafts -- Section 2. Planting. The medical profession ; The legal profession ; Entertainment and personal appearance -- Section 3. Harvesting. Education ; Military campaigns ; Funerary customs -- Appendix 1. List of some major archaeological sites in Egypt -- References -- Appendix 2. Chronological table of Egyptian history. Preface / Dr Campbell Price -- Introduction : the historical and geographical setting -- Section 1. Inundation. The land and its people Religious beliefs and practices Social customs Artisans, trades and crafts -- Section 2. Planting. The medical profession The legal profession Entertainment and personal appearance -- Section 3. Harvesting. Education Military campaigns Funerary customs -- Appendix 1. List of some major archaeological sites in Egypt -- References -- Appendix 2. Chronological table of Egyptian history.