Inhabitants of the Nile Valley. Details of the Culture, Beliefs, and Daily Life of Ancient Egyptians

The first centralized state in the history of humanity was undoubtedly Egypt, born by the Nile, with a unified religion and culture, with common ethical values and taboos for all its inhabitants. In the book by Wallis Budge, the life of an ancient Egyptian is described from cradle to grave. He narrates the formation and development of the kings' power over united Egypt, listing names that are known thanks to preserved monuments. The scholar creates a panorama of everyday life of various layers of Egyptian society: priests, courtiers, generals and warriors, scribes, potters, musicians, and peasants. He supports his views with the opinions of many researchers, presenting their theories, backed by quotes from papyri and information from recent archaeological finds. Budge vividly paints the mysterious world of beliefs, rituals, and ceremonies of the ancient Egyptians.