Age of the Pharoahs, from Narmer to Cleopatra

For over three thousand years, ancient Egypt stood as one of the most extraordinary civilizations in human history-a land of pyramids and pharaohs, gods and hieroglyphs, empire and endurance. From the rise of Djoser's Step Pyramid to the splendor of the New Kingdom and the drama of Cleopatra's fall, Egypt shaped not only its own destiny but the imagination of the world.

This book offers a sweeping journey through that civilization's epic arc. Each chapter explores pivotal moments and themes:...