What to read after Empire of Ancient Egypt?

Empire of Ancient Egypt opens with a brief summary of the history of the empire and gives a sense of the world and geographic area in the years leading up to the empire, followed by a brief summary of the history of the empire. Sorting through the myths of popular culture and contradictory historical evidence, this volume provides a clear, detailed picture of the life and history of the ancient Egyptians. Comprehensive and informative text explains why religion played an important part in Egyptian politics, who stood atop the Egyptian social pyramid, what games Egyptian children played, and why Egypt eventually succumbed to the Roman Empire.