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From Follett
Includes index. An illustrated history of Egypt, from the Early Dynastic Period of the Pharaohs to the twenty-first century, examining the people, religion, social changes, and politics that have shaped the country.
From the Publisher
This volume succinctly recounts the entire history of Egypt -- five millennia in all -- from the Early Dynastic Period of the Pharaohs through the periods of Ottoman and British rule, and into the twenty-first century. Chapters on each era are enriched by discussion of art, literature, music, architecture, and culture, as well as by generous illustrations and photographs.