Introduction

Riches of the Black Land: Conditions for Success
The Quest for Form: Predynastic and Early Dynastic Periods
Pointing to the Stars: The Old Kingdom
Upheaval and Stability: The Middle Kingdom, Rise and Fall
An Art of Opulence: The New Kingdom, Early Stages
Heretic City: The Amarna Period and its Aftermath
Colossal Obsession: The Ramessides and their Successors
Last Brilliance: The Late Period
Outside Intervention: The Ptolemaic and Roman Periods
Wonderful Things: Egypt’s Continuing Presence

Glossary
Deities and Personifications
Dynasties and Kings
Key Dates
Map
Further Reading
Index
Acknowledgements