A History of Egypt under the Ptolemaic Dynasty

First Published In 1927, This Title Presents A Well-regarded Study Of This Intriguing And Often Over-looked Period Of Egyptian History, Both For The General Reader And The Student Of Hellenism. Edwyn Bevan Describes His Work As ‘an Attempt To Tell Afresh The Story Of A Great Adventure, Greek Rule In The Land Of The Pharaohs...which Ends With The Astounding Episode Of Cleopatra’. The Result Is A Remarkable Synthesis Of Historical Scholarship, Prose Style And Breadth Of Vision, Which Will Still Prove To Be Of Value To Egypt Enthusiasts And Students Of Egyptology.