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48 pp.
| Bedrick |
December, 1998 |
TradeISBN 0-87226-292-8$$19.95
(4)
4-6
Illustrated by
L. R. Galante.
This overview contains double-page spreads on a variety of topics on ancient Egypt, including the royal family, religion, trade, taxes, and farming. Brief but clearly written text and adequate drawings emphasize the more positive aspects of Egyptian culture, while glossing over the less positive, such as slavery. A "Who's Who" section at the end lists notable pharaohs. Ind.