{"product_id":"a-history-of-ancient-egypt-9781119620877","title":"A History of Ancient Egypt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the entire history of the ancient Egyptian state from 3000 B.C. to 400 A.D. with this authoritative volume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe newly revised Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eA History of Ancient Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e delivers an up-to-date survey of ancient Egypt's history from its origins to the Roman Empire's banning of hieroglyphics in the fourth century A.D. The book covers developments in all aspects of Egypt's history and their historical sources, considering the social and economic life and the rich culture of ancient Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreshly updated to take into account recent discoveries, the book makes the latest scholarship accessible to a wide audience, including introductory undergraduate students. \u003ci\u003eA History of Ancient Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e outlines major political and cultural events and places Egypt's history within its regional context and detailing interactions with western Asia and Africa. Each period of history receives equal attention and a discussion of the problems scholars face in its study. The book offers a foundation for all students interested in Egyptian culture by providing coverage of topics like: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA thorough introduction to the formation of the Egyptian state between the years of 3400 B.C. and 2686 B.C.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn exploration of the end of the Old Kingdom and First Intermediate period, from 2345 B.C. to 2055 B.C.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn analysis of the Second Intermediate Period and the Hyksos between 1700 B.C. and 1550 B.C.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA discussion of Greek and Roman Egypt between 332 B.C. and A.D. 395.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for students of introductory courses in ancient Egyptian history and as background material for students of courses in Egyptian art, archaeology, and culture, \u003ci\u003eA History of Ancient Egypt\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of students taking surveys of the ancient world and those seeking a companion volume to \u003ci\u003eA History of the Ancient Near East\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarc Van De Mieroop\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History at Columbia University and Director of Columbia's Center for the Ancient Mediterranean. He has also taught at Oxford University and Yale University. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eKing Hammurabi of Babylon, The Eastern Mediterranean in the Age of Ramessess II, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA History of the Ancient Near East, ca. 3000-323 B.C.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520114331922,"sku":"9781119620877","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_14ccde0e-a74a-4dc9-9af9-1f9ab751d808.jpg?v=1731077618","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-history-of-ancient-egypt-9781119620877","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}