This comprehensive survey of Egyptian society and history transforms our understanding of this remarkable civilisation. Fully illustrated and based on decades of excavation evidence, this is an original, thought-provoking and important book. For this second edition, Barry Kemp has completely revised his original text to include the latest developments in the field and fuller, more accessible information and has extended the chronological scope to look at the last millennium of Egyptian history. Kemp's book is an indispensible text for all students of Ancient Egypt and general readers.