Dwellers on the Nile: The Life, History, Religion and Literature of the Ancient Egyptians (Revised)

Title: Dwellers on the Nile: The Life, History, Religion and Literature of the Ancient Egyptians (Revised)
Author: E A Wallis Budge
History: 1655256
ISBN: 0486235017
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Edition: First unabridged republication
Section: History | Ancient | Egypt
Condition Note: Clean, unmarked copy with some edge wear. Good binding. Dust jacket included if issued with one. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Publisher Description: The author begins with a history of ancient Egypt and a list of its kings, and then plunges into the daily life of the people from the cradle to the grave and beyond - their manners and customs, trade and commerce, their literature and religious beliefs. Dr. Budge examines the Egyptian family and school, the furniture, jewelry, food and drink of the household, Egyptian society, Egyptians at work and play, the Egyptian religions and its temples, its numerous gods and priests, Egyptian writing, literature and knowledge of medicine, astrology and alchemy. The book concludes with the Egyptian dead, Heaven and Hell, and the future life.