ACIENT EGYPT: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY (N)

ACIENT EGYPT is praised for its high-quality, beautiful photographs often describe it as a "coffee table book" due to the stunning imagery. It features not only major monuments like the pyramids and the Sphinx but also lesser-known artifacts and sculptures, providing a rich visual experience.

It is a chronological guide that makes it easy for readers to follow the timeline of ancient Egyptian civilization, from its earliest roots to the end of the Ptolemaic dynasty. While the text is concise, it provides enough historical context and detail to be a solid introduction for newcomers.

Nigel Fletcher-Jones, has a PhD in archaeological anthropology and was the director of the American University in Cairo Press, which lends credibility to the content.