by Isaac Asimov · Alianza · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420617947
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«Los Egipcios» is the historical essay by Isaac Asimov, published by Alianza Editorial in paperback (263 pages, in Spanish).
The essay traces the evolution of ancient Egypt from its origins to its decline, with particular attention to pharaonic splendor, Ptolemaic Egypt, the period under Roman rule, and the arrival of Islam. Asimov, better known for his science fiction, here employs his popularizing style to make the great milestones of this civilization and its legacy accessible.
Third volume in the Asimov Universal History collection. Translation of the original English 'The Egyptians' by Carlos Caranci and Carmen Sáez.
For readers seeking an accessible introduction to the history of Egypt, with the approachable style that characterizes Asimov as an essayist.
Isaac Asimov was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. During his lifetime, Asimov was considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke. He wrote or edited more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. Best known for his hard science fiction, Asimov also wrote mysteries and fantasy, as well as popular science and other non-fiction. His work spans nine out of the ten categories of the Dewey decimal system.
