Manley, Bill
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt (Penguin Reference)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140513318
- author:
- Manley, Bill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 0.9 x 24.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- African history: BCE to c 500 CE
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt provides a comprehensive overview of one of history's most fascinating civilizations. From its humble beginnings as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become a major power, marked by periods of prosperity and artistic glory.
This atlas explores the turbulent history and remarkable cultural development of ancient Egypt, tracing the rise and fall of successive dynasties and the impact of external forces on its territorial expansion and trade. With the latest archaeological evidence, it sheds new light on the country's vast architectural legacy.
Featuring over sixty full-color maps and seventy plates, this authoritative narrative makes an indispensable handbook for history students and enthusiasts alike.