This book provides an avenue for students to explore the Nile-the world's longest river-and better understand its larger role in society in the past, present, and future.- Presents primary documents that allow students to delve deeper into the past and more recent political history of the Nile and serve librarians and teachers in their support of curricula standards- Combines historical, cultural, and geographical perspectives on the Nile River-in the long-ago past through to modern day-into one comprehensive reference work- Contains additional features, such an appendix of place names and a glossary of terms, that provide ready-reference material