Ancient Egypt is one of the most widely studied historical civilizations. Readers are introduced to important facts about ancient Egypt and the ways ancient Egyptians influenced the world for thousands of years. Readers explore this complex culture through accessible text, annotated quotations from historians, vibrant photographs and historical images, and enlightening sidebars. Readers may know about Egypt s pyramids and pharaohs from their history classes, but they will enjoy learning lesser-known stories of this amazing part of the ancient world.

Introduction: opposing viewpoints of ancient Egypt -- Egypt's beginnings -- Pyramid building -- Reunification of Egypt -- The creation of an empire -- The New Kingdom -- Religious reform -- Egypt's new enemies -- Epilogue: the end of the pharaohs.