| A Brief History of Egypt Contributor(s): Goldschmidt, Arthur, Jr. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0816066728 ISBN-13: 9780816066728 Publisher: Facts on File OUR PRICE: $49.01 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. While most readers will be familiar with at least parts of ancient Egyptian history, contemporary Egypt and its connections to the ancient civilization are not always well understood. A Brief History of Egypt explores Egypt's broad political, economic, social, and cultural developments, from the mighty civilization of the past to the diverse cultural and political landscape of today, covering almost 6,000 years of history in a clear and concise manner. This book is a reliable introduction to the rich and fascinating history of Egypt and provides a solid background to this country. Today Egypt plays a vital role in the politics of the Middle East, and learning about its history, economic pressures, cultural identity, and social issues is essential to understanding the contemporary Middle East. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Middle East |
| Dewey: 962 |
| LCCN: 2007007374 |
| Series: Brief History |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.4" W x 9.2" (1.36 lbs) 294 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - North Africa - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. This book explores Egypt's broad political, economic, social, and cultural developments, from the mighty civilization of the past to the diverse cultural and political landscape, covering almost 6,000 years of history. |