Egypt of the Saite Pharaohs, 664-525 BC

by Roger Forshaw

Book Overview

In the 660s BC Egypt was a politically fragmented and occupied country. However, this was to change when a family of local rulers from the city of Sais declared independence from the Assyrian Empire, and in a few short years succeeded in bringing about the reunification of Egypt. The Saites established central government, reformed the economy and promoted trade. The country became prosperous, achieving a pre-eminent role in the Mediterranean world...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1526155788
• ISBN13: 9781526155788
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"