This week, we feature a foray into naval slang that has made its way into everyday parlance and a heartwarming children’s book about a father and daughter planning a surprise for Mom.
History
‘The Last Dynasty: Ancient Egypt from Alexander the Great to Cleopatra’
By Toby WilkinsonEgypt’s final rulers as an independent state in ancient times were the Ptolemies. These Greek conquerors imposed on Egypt, using Egyptian religion and custom to gain acceptance. This book tells their story, following their 335-year reign from its start with Alexander the Great’s capture of Egypt to its conquest by Rome. Absorbing, it often reads like a novel, yet it’s meticulously-researched history. For those interested in ancient history.
