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
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Marc Van De Mieroop is Professor of History at Columbia University. He is the author and editor of numerous publications on the ancient Near East and ancient Egypt, including A History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 bc, 2nd edition (Wiley-Blackwell, 2007), The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramesses II (Wiley-Blackwell, 2007), and King Hammurabi of Babylon (Wiley-Blackwell, 2005).