24 Hours in Ancient Egypt

In 24 Hours in Ancient Egypt: A Day in the Life of the People Who Lived There (ISBN 9781782439110), Donald P. Ryan invites you to walk through a single day in Thebes (modern‑Luxor), the religious capital of ancient Egypt. Over twenty‑four chapters — one per hour — you encounter people from all walks of life: from the pharaoh and priestess to the fisherman, the bread‑maker, the soldier, and the midwife. Through their eyes, you experience the sights, sounds, smells, and struggles of everyday existence under the eyes of gods and royalty alike. Ordinary tasks and rituals become vivid windows into a civilization with tremendous depth — its work, worship, social hierarchy, fears, and hopes. With rich detail grounded in archaeological knowledge, this book makes ancient Egypt feel immediate and real. Ideal for readers fascinated by daily life in the ancient world, social history, and those who want to see history lived, not just told.