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Red Land, Black Land

Daily Life in Ancient Egypt

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Red Land, Black Land

By: Barbara Mertz
Narrated by: Lorna Raver
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Esteemed Egyptologist Barbara Mertz updates her widely praised social history of the people of ancient Egypt, which was originally published in 1968. Combining impeccable scholarship with a delightfully personal style, the author reconstructs the life of the Egyptians from birth to death, and beyond death, too.

She also presents much fascinating detail on the building of the pyramids and the intricate art of mummification. Students and laymen alike will enjoy the wealth of authentic material on every aspect of Egyptian life that Mertz provides.

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Ancient Archaeology Egypt Middle East Ancient Egypt Africa Ancient History Fantasy Mummy Mythology Ancient Greece

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"One can only highly recommend the book." ( Natural History)
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A witty and indepth description of life and culture in the time of the Pharaohs, sublimely narrated for maximum enjoyment.

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