Synopses & Reviews
Ancient even to the ancients, Egypt was a great nation a thousand years before the Minoan civilization was established in Crete. It was viewed by the Greeks and Romans of 2,000 years ago with the same awe with which we view ancient Rome and Greece today. A visit to Egypt is like a journey back in time, but the country offers much more than just its history. Made up almost entirely of desert,
Egypt owes its past, present and future to a single body of water, the river Nile.
This well-researched guide leads the reader on a journey through the ages from the tombs of the Pharoahs to the modern engineering feats
of the Suez Canal and the mighty Aswan Dam. An excellent introduction to the most endlessly fascinating civilization in the world.
Fifth edition: major revision
Intelligent, informative guide to the amazing history and culture of one of the most ancient civilizations
Practical and informative on the best of Egypt's treasures
Carefully selected literary excerpts and special topics add to the historical and cultural perspective
Addresses security-related issues
Facts for the visitor including what to bring, how to book, visas, customs, climate and health
Specially commissioned new cartography locates latest finds
Beautifully illustrated by an internationally renowned photographer
84 color photos
Review
An essential guide to a fascinating country. (Midwest Book Review)
Review
A thorough guidebook....an essential guide to a fascinating country. (Midwest Book Review
About the Author
Robert Morkot is author of The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece, The Black Pharaohs: Egypt's Nubian Rulers and The Empires of Ancient Egypt, and was co-author of Centuries of Darkness. Morkot currently lectures for the University of Exeter and is a member of the Committee of the Egypt Exploration Society.