Historical Dictionary of Egypt

Egypt is the world's oldest continuous country, with a recorded past of over 6,000 years, and has been invaded, conquered, and occupied by foreign armies. The Egyptians of today descend mainly from the builders of the Giza Pyramids and the Temple of Karnak, who served Alexander the Great and his heirs, submitted to Augustus Caesar, and advanced and sustained Muslim learning in the world's oldest functioning university. The Historical Dictionary of Egypt, Fifth Edition contains a chronology, introduction, and extensive bibliography, with more than 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities and aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 588 pages
Publication date: 27 August 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Egypt, the world's oldest continuous country, boasts a rich history spanning over 6,000 years. Despite numerous invasions, conquests, and occupations by foreign armies, Egypt has maintained its unique identity throughout its history. The modern-day Egyptians are descendants of the ancient Egyptians who constructed the Giza Pyramids and the Temple of Karnak, served Alexander the Great and his successors, submitted to Augustus Caesar, and contributed significantly to the Roman Empire's grain supply. They also initiated Christian monasticism and the veneration of the Virgin Mary and played a pivotal role in advancing and sustaining Muslim learning in the world's oldest functioning university. The Historical Dictionary of Egypt, Fifth Edition, is a comprehensive resource that offers a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section contains over 600 cross-referenced entries on prominent figures and various aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of Egypt's fascinating history and culture.

Weight: 971g
Dimension: 237 x 157 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538157350
Edition number: Fifth Edition