Egypt - The Land (Revised, Ed. 2)

Egypt is a land of timeless monuments and artifacts. It is also a land marked by the changes brought by the modern world; where camel drivers talk on cell phones and ancient tombs are moved to make way for modern dam building projects. With over 50 per cent new photographs, the revised Egypt the Land addresses the problems of pollution, global warming, and erosion on the land and the ancient monuments of Egypt. Topics include: - the Nile River - farming in an arid land - Egypt's cities and villages - the country's challenges such as efforts to feed a growing population, and protect and restore the ancient treasures