Glorious Past : Ancient Egypt, Ethiopia, and Nubia [Paperback]

Darlene Clark Hine (Author), See Editorial Dept (Author), Martin Luther, Jr. King (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1994 | Series: Milestones in Black American History

Beginning with the civilization of Ancient Egypt, with its mighty Pharoahs and monuments, a fascinating history moves on to the Nubians who were soldiers, scholars, and builders, and the Ethiopians who dominated Northern Africa and the Red Sea trade.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-8?In readable, lucid prose, Jenkins competently looks at three prominent ancient civilizations in North Africa, beginning with Egypt. She goes on to present the political, cultural, and linguistic development of Nubia and Axum (later called Ethiopia) in a well-organized, chronological format. Much has been written about ancient Egypt, but rarely has its relationship with other African cultures been explored to any extent. The information here will be useful for reports and of interest to history buffs. Shaded areas highlight specific people or groups and the influences they imparted; they also serve as occasional breaks in the lengthy text. The only drawback is the quality of the black-and-white photographs, which are uneven in clarity and give the book a bland appearance. Geraldine Harris's Ancient Egypt and Jocelyn Murray's Africa (both Facts on File, 1990) provide good information on history, ancient culture, and geography and have attractive, full-color photographs, maps, and drawings.?Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications (August 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791026841
• ISBN-13: 978-0791026847
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,743,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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