A review by doriastories
Red Land, Black Land: Daily Life in Ancient Egypt by Barbara Mertz

4.0

A charming, well-informed and very readable description of life and death in ancient Egypt. Decidedly not geared towards scholars and very un-stuffy in tone, the author cheerful takes us from birth through death and well into the afterlife, looking at Egyptians from many walks of life. Conversational and practical in tone, it’s a great way to learn more about ancient Egypt without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed.