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by Auke de Haan (Author)
Egypt is one of the world's oldest and most storied civilizations, with a recorded history spanning more than five thousand years. The History of Egypt takes readers from the earliest Nile settlements and the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt through the age of the pharaohs, Greek and Roman rule, the coming of Islam, the Ottoman period, the colonial era, and the founding of the modern Egyptian republic. It is an accessible and wide-ranging account of a civilization that has fascinated the world for millennia.
The book gives full attention to Egypt's ancient past - the pyramid builders, the New Kingdom pharaohs, and the legacy of figures such as Ramesses II and Cleopatra - while also covering the less familiar chapters of Islamic Egypt, Mamluk rule, Napoleon's expedition, the construction of the Suez Canal, British occupation, and the revolution of 1952. This breadth makes it an ideal single-volume introduction to one of history's most extraordinary nations.
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Reader review: "Exactly what I was looking for. A clear, well-organized overview that covers both the ancient and the modern periods without skimping on either. Highly recommended." -- Rachel J.
This title is a strong choice for ancient history, world history, and travel sections and will appeal across a broad readership. It is suitable for public libraries, academic collections, and general bookshops serving readers interested in North Africa and the ancient world.
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