Egypt After the Pharaohs 332 BC-AD 642: From Alexander to the Arab Conquest, Revised edition
This revised edition chronicles Egypt's history from Alexander the Great's conquest in 332 BC through Ptolemaic, Roman, and Byzantine periods to the Arab arrival in AD 642. It offers insights into the cultural, political, and social transformations that defined the region over a millennium, bridging ancient and medieval worlds.
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Egypt After the Pharaohs covers the period from 332 BC to AD 642, tracing the region's evolution under successive rulers and cultures.
Beginning with Alexander's conquest, the book examines the Ptolemaic dynasty and the integration of Greek influences into Egyptian society.
It continues through Roman rule, highlighting administrative changes and cultural shifts in the Nile Valley.
The narrative extends to the Byzantine era, detailing the impact of Christianity and late antiquity on Egypt's landscape.
Concluding with the Arab conquest, this revised edition provides a comprehensive view of Egypt's transition from pharaonic to medieval times.
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