A Traveller's History of Egypt

By Harry Ades and S. Rappoport

Book Overview

Ancient Egypt has gripped the popular imagination like no other country and the lure of its pyramids and the Nile are a magnet for visitors from all over the world. This book does not just concentrate on this part of Egypt's past but gives an overview of the complete history of the country. A Traveller's History of Egypt communicates the magic of the pharaohs alongside a level-headed discussion of Islam for the benefit of modern travellers. Harry Adès spans the entire history of Egypt, from the murkiest origins of prehistory right up to the latest developments. There are few books on the country that attempt this feat, but to do so is perhaps more important today than it has ever been, at a time when an understanding of contemporary Egypt is not merely an advantage for travel there, but a necessity. It will make sense of the major controversies and guide the reader carefully where Egyptologists cannot agree - whether it is the dates of certain kings or the positioning of whole dynasties. A full chronology of major events, a cross-reference historical gazetteer, a list of pharaohs, rulers and presidents, a bibliography, index and historical maps, will add to its accessibility, and afford it the most useful elements of a reference book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623717582
• ISBN13: 9781623717582
• Release Date: March 2023
• Publisher: Interlink Books
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.1" x 7.7"