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
Author Biography
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).
