Publisher's Synopsis
The ancient civilisations of the Nile are largely unknown to the general public, but the Sudanese and Nubian kingdoms dating back to 5,000 BC rivaled Ancient Egypt in terms of political development and artistic creativity
About the Publisher
Ernest Flammarion successfully launched his family publishing venture in 1875 with the Treaty of Popular Astronomy of his brother, the astronomer Camille Flammarion. The firm published Émile Zola, Maupassant and Jules Renard as well as Hector Malot, Colette, and a wide list of medical, scientific, geographical, and historical works, including also the Père Castor children's series.
