Ancient Egypt (Cultural Atlas for Young People)

The first section, The History of the Pharaohs, tells the story of Egypt from the union of the country in about 2920 BCE to the coming of the Romans almost 3,000 years later. Subjects covered include the power of the pharaoh, burial customs, the Egyptian army, and women of Egypt. The second section, A Journey Down the Nile, describes each part of Egypt by tracing the path of the Nile River. Among the areas presented are Lower Nubia, Thebes, and Memphis.