History of Egypt From 330 B.C. To the Present Time, Volume 10 (of 12)

"History of Egypt From 330 B.C. To the Present Time, Volume 10 (of 12)" by A. S. Rappoport is a late 19th-century historical work that explores Egypt after Alexander the Great, specifically the Ptolemaic era and the intrusion of foreign powers, and it shows how Greek and Roman control reshaped Egypt’s political landscape. The narrative starts by describing the change from Egyptian independence to foreign control, highlighting the important people and moments of this transformation. The book describes the diminishing of Egyptian strength and the increase of the Greek Ptolemies, who, while ruling as Greeks, embraced aspects of Egyptian culture. It also explains the mix of Greek and Egyptian cultures and religions, focusing on Alexandria as an important place of cultural exchange and trade under Ptolemaic rule, inviting readers to explore its rich history amid its foreign rulers.