Egypt

by Michael Haag

Hieroglyphics, pyramids, pharaohs--all icons for which Egypt is rightly famous. But with the help of this fully updated guide from Cadogan, travelers will discover that Egypt's living present is just as exciting as its fascinating past. Cairo may be one of the world's finest medieval cities, but it is also a vibrant metropolis, where they can shop at smart designer boutiques as well as bargain for goods in the traditional bazaar. Author Michael Haag's in-depth commentary brings Egypt's history to life as they pass through the Valley of the Kings; examine the Ptolemiac temples at Esna, Edfu, and Kon Ombo; and take in the world's oldest monasteries in the Wadi Naturn. From reef diving and off-road adventures to a trip down the Nile and riding through desert landscapes, this guide contains all the information to make the trip to Egypt an unforgettable experience.

Genres: Travel

504 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1993

About the author

Michael Haag, who lived in London, was a writer, historian and biographer. He wrote widely on the Egyptian, Classical and Medieval worlds; and on the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Reviews

[Amgad Muhammad · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you can dodge the eurocentric, orientalist, colonial and supremacist narrative made by an outsider viewing Egypt as an "other". If you can focus on the practical guide and the out and about rich sections, This guide is for you.