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Reviewed on June 1, 2016 | Social Sciences
Fletcher (archaeology, Univ. of York; Cleopatra the Great) has written a comprehensive survey of the history and civilization of ancient Egypt. Similiar to Toby Wilkinson's The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt, Fletcher's account does not end with the fall of the last native Egyptian dynasty but includes a fascinating study of the Ptolemaic period, ending with Cleopatra VII's defeat by Rome. Th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




