A History of Ancient Egypt Volume 2 by John Romer

A History of Ancient Egypt Volume 2 by John Romer

Another solid work of history from an author and historian who truly grasps the mysteries of ancient Egypt. - Kirkus Reviews

Drawing on a lifetime of research, John Romer chronicles the history of Ancient Egypt from the building of the Great Pyramid through the rise and fall of the Middle Kingdom: a peak of Pharaonic culture and the period when writing first flourished. Through extensive research over many decades of work, reveals how the grand narratives of 19th and 20th century Egyptologists have misled us by portraying a culture of cruel monarchs and chronic war. Instead, based in part on discoveries of the past two decades, this extraordinary account shows what we can really learn from the remaining architecture, objects, and writing: a history based on physical reality.

Since 1966, JOHN ROMER has worked on archaeological digs in Egypt, notably the Valley of the Kings and Karnak. He oversaw the excavation of Ramasses XI's tomb for the Brooklyn Museum. The Seven Wonders of the World, Romer's Egypt, Ancient Lives, and Testament are just a few of the television series he wrote and hosted. He currently resides in Tuscany, Italy.