A History of Ancient EgyptExplore the entire history of the ancient Egyptian state from 3000 B. C. to 400 A. D. with this authoritative volume. The newly revised Second Edition of A History of Ancient Egypt delivers an up to date survey of ancient Egypt's history from its origins to the Roman Empire's banning of hieroglyphics in the fourth century A. D. The book covers developments in all aspects of Egypt's history and their historical sources, considering the social and