The many arts and crafts at which the Egyptians excelled and the numerous leisure pastimes they pursued are examined in detail in this enlightening book. Among

The Ancient Egyptian enjoyed a wide range of sports and games young men chased lions and ostriches across the desert. Children played with balls and dolls. Even

A lively survey encompassing the Orient, the Americas, and the classical world From the Olympic Games of Greece to the gladiatorial contests of Rome, sport in t