A History of Ancient Egypt (Blackwell History of the Ancient World) [Paperback]

Marc Van De Mieroop (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405160713 | ISBN-13: 978-1405160711 | Publication Date: September 7, 2010 | Edition: 5

Outlining the major political and cultural events, A History of Ancient Egypt is an authoritative and accessible introduction to this fascinating ancient culture.

• An accessible chronological narrative that draws on a range of historical sources
• Offers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt’s history from its origins to its domination by the Roman Empire
• Considers social and economic life and the rich culture of ancient Egypt
• Places Egypt’s history within its regional context, detailing interactions with Asia and Africa
• Engages students with various perspectives on a range of critical issues with the Key Debate section included in each chapter
• Makes the latest discoveries and scholarship accessible to a wide audience

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Professor Van de Mieroop, an eminent scholar, continues his work of making ancient history accessible to all readers. Impeccably researched and with a clear narrative that flows well, the book is as imaginative as it is erudite. It will be invaluable to specialists and non-specialists alike, and will be especially useful to teachers.  Highly recommended.”
Ronald J. Leprohon, University of Toronto

“In his wide-ranging and up-to-date A History of Ancient Egypt Marc Van De Mieroop offers the fullest treatment of his subject in many years, using a true historian's eye to study the development of Egyptian society from the late fourth millennium BCE to Graeco-Roman times.”
John Baines, University of Oxford --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Back Cover

A History of Ancient Egypt provides a chronological survey of Ancient Egypt from the beginning of the Egyptian state around 3000 B.C. until the time when the Roman Empire banned the writing of hieroglyphs in the late fourth century AD.

This narrative history outlines major political and cultural events, and considers both social and economic life. Written in an authoritative and accessible style, and incorporating the latest scholarship, A History of Ancient Egypt is an invaluable resource for students of ancient Egyptian history.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 5 edition (September 7, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405160713
• ISBN-13: 978-1405160711
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > History > Ancient > Egypt

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