Penguin Historical Atlas Ancient Egypt

From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. Noted Egyptologist Bill Manley traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from the founding of Memphis around 5000 BC, to the ultimate collapse. Recent archaeological evidence sheds new light on the vast architectural legacy of one of the world's oldest nations. Full-color maps and illustrations throughout.