The most up-to-date and reliable general history of the Ancient Mediterranean
Provides a comprehensive yet accessible point of entry to the major civilizations of the ancient world
Comprehensive regional coverage - now includes extended coverage of Egypt and the Ancient Near East
Includes a detailed date line, maps, colour illustrations and a guide to further reading at the end of each chapter

New to this edition
New chapter on the geography of the ancient Mediterranean
An extra chapter on the Ancient Near East
Extended coverage of Egypt, including religion and daily life
Additional interludes on Rhetoric and the Egyptian Amarna letters
Completely revised throughout to reflect new scholarship
New maps and illustrations

Egypt, Greece and Rome is regarded as one of the best general histories of the ancient world. It is written for the general reader and the student coming to the subject for the first time and provides a reliable and highly accessible point of entry to the period.

The volume begins with the early civilizations of Sumer (modern Iraq) and continues through to the Islamic invasions and the birth of modern Europe after the collapse of the western Roman empire. The book ranges beyond political history to cover philosophy, art and literature. A wide range of maps, illustrations and photographs complements the text.

The second edition incorporates new chapters on the ancient Mediterranean and the Ancient Near East, as well as extended coverage of Egypt.