Egypt: A Short History

by Robert L. Tignor

Book Overview

This is a sweeping, colorful, and concise narrative history of Egypt from the beginning of human settlement in the Nile River valley 5000 years ago to the present day. Accessible, authoritative, and richly illustrated, this is an ideal introduction and guide to Egypt's long, brilliant, and complex history for general readers, tourists, and anyone else who wants a better understanding of this vibrant and fascinating country, one that has played a central...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691147639
• ISBN13: 9780691147635
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.3"