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Ancient Egypt is one of the most exciting chapters in the history of humanity. The ruins bequeathed by the great pharaohs, never surpassed in their magnificence, are silent testimonies of a culture of great wealth whose ability to fascinate us continues even today. "Historia del Antiguo Egipto, by renowned Egyptologist Jacques Pirenne, is an indispensable reference on all aspects of ancient Egypt. Not the stuff of dry history, this great work mesmerizes the reader like a gripping novel. This timely edition has been enhanced with photographs, illustrations, and maps, all of which serve to make reading of this masterful work even more exciting.