The Hagens attempt to answer some basic questions about life in Ancient Egypt. Little changed in the course of the 3,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history. Pharaohs and gods came and went but the Egyptian vision of the underworld, their system of government and level of technology remained largely unchanged
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-238) and indexes
A gift of the Nile -- The pyramids: wonders of the world -- The Pharaoh unites the land -- Servants of the state -- The art of writing -- The tomb workers' strike -- Egyptian art -- Free women in Pharaoh's land? -- The pleasures of the heart -- Survival techniques: mummies -- A guide through the underworld -- Gods, goddesses and magic -- Temples: where heaven and earth meet -- Tomb robbers and curses -- Egypt and the Western world -- Overview of Egyptian history
