A Traveller's History of Egypt

by Ades, Harry

• ISBN13: 9781566566544
• ISBN10: 1566566541
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-24
• Publisher: Interlink Pub Group Inc

Summary

Ancient Egypt has gripped the popular imagination like no other country and the lure of its pyramids and the Nile are a magnet for visitors from all over the world. This book provides a concise and fascinating journey from the country’s earliest beginnings right up to the present day. A Traveller’s History of Egypt communicates the magic of the pharaohs alongside a level-headed discussion of Islam for the benefit of modern travellers. The book will span the entire history of Egypt, from the murkiest origins of prehistory right up to the latest developments – all in a style that is as entertaining as it is well-informed. There are few books on the country that attempt this feat, but to do so is perhaps more important today than it has ever been, at a time when an understanding of contemporary Egypt is not merely an advantage for travel there, but a necessity. It will make sense of the major controversies and guide the reader carefully where Egyptologists cannot agree – whether it is the dates of certain kings or the positioning of whole dynasties. A full chronology of major events, a cross-reference historical gazetteer, a list of pharaohs, rulers and presidents, a bibliography, index and historical maps, will add to its accessibility, and afford it the most useful elements of a reference book.

Author Biography

Harry Ades is a Cambrige-educated historian and travel writer. His books include The Rough Guide to Ecuador, Nepal Climbing Guide, History of Ireland, and Malcom X.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Denis Judd
Foreword	xi
Penelope Lively
Land, Origins and Prehistory, c.33,000,000-3000 BC	1	(26)
The Rise and Fall of Early Egypt, The Dynastic Period and the Old Kingdom c. 3000-2160 BC	27	(34)
Renaissance and Upheaval, The First Intermediate Period, the Middle Kingdom and the Second Intermediate Period c.2160-1550 BC	61	(24)
The New Kingdom, c. 1550-1069 BC	85	(40)
Fragmentation and Repair, The Third Intermediate Period and the Late Period c. 1069-332 BC	125	(22)
Alexander and the Ptolemies, 332-30 BC	147	(28)
From Rome to Byzantium, 30 BC-641 AD	175	(28)
The Arab Age, 642-1250	203	(26)
Mamluks and Ottomans, 1250-1798	229	(28)
The Dawn of the Modern State, 1798-1882	257	(32)
The British Occupation, 1882-1952	289	(38)
Nasser, Sadat and Contemporary Egypt, 1952-	327	(46)
Rulers of Egypt	373	(14)
Chronology of Major Events	387	(12)
Further Reading	399	(6)
Historical Gazetteer	405	(14)
Glossary	419	(8)
Index	427