Oxford University Press

Ian Shaw

Provides information on each epoch in Egyptian history and civilization from prehistoric times to the Roman period, including details on rulers and dynasties, and developments in religion, the arts, the economy, and society.

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt describes the emergence and development of the distinctive civilization of the ancient Egyptians, from their prehistoric origins to their conquest by the Persians, Greeks, and Romans. Included are the most detailed examinations of the three so-called 'intermediate periods' in Egyptian history, which were previously regarded as 'dark ages' but are now beginning to be better understood.

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt

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