- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; New edition edition (2 Jan 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415152925
- ISBN-13: 978-0415152921
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 1.9 cm
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..."[T]he book is a valuable introduction to the study of ancient Egyptian daily life that will certainly repay careful reading and study. Pleasant, compact, and easy to read, the book strikes a good balance between a strictly scholarly and a more general approach. Now in a more affordable paperback format, this book is certain to attract a broad readership."
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In Rosalie David's hands, the Egyptian builders of the pyramids are revealed as simple people, leading ordinary lives while they are engaged on building the great tomb for a Pharoah. This is an engrossing detective story, bringing to the general reader a fascinating picture of a special community that lived in Egypt and built one of the pyramids, some four thousand years ago.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
accurately presents life around Egypt's pyramid workers
14 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
This is the story of the first pyramid workmen's town, a fascinating story for those who want to know more about Ancient Egypt's everyday life. The image of the 'whip-driven slave' is replaced by skilled workers who worry about normal everyday problems such as family, food and work conditions. Sure, the pyramids were made by very special people, but no, these people were not mysterious aliens. This study helps humanize the Ancient Egyptians.
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a complete criticism of the egytian beliefs& traditions
16 Jun 1999
Format:Paperback
THIS BOOK IS A FARCE-IT COMPLETELY RUINS ALL BELIEFS ABOUT,AND THEORIES ON,THE TYPICAL DAILY LIFE OF ANCIENT EGYPT.IT IS A RUTHLESS ATTACK ON THE CONCRETELY DISCOVERED FACTS ABOUT THE ANCIENT WORLD.NOT WORTH PRINTING,LET ALONE READING.
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