This is an engaging and accessible exploration of everyday life in ancient Egypt, moving beyond the grandeur of pyramids and kings to reveal the lives of ordinary people, including craftsmen and labourers.
Drawing on archaeological discoveries, tomb paintings, inscriptions and historical records, Cottrell vividly recreates the homes, occupations, beliefs, customs and social structure of one of history's greatest civilisations.
The bulk of the material is completely factual. Where scenes and characters are invented they are based almost entirely on recorded incidents
Leonard Eric Cottrell (1913–1974) was a British author, journalist, broadcaster and one of the twentieth century's most successful popular writers on archaeology and ancient history.
This book, a paper back, was published by Pan Books in 1957.
The book is in good condition with binding intact. The pages are age-toned. Includes illustrations.
