The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt (Paperback)
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Short Description for The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt One of the world's most renowned Egyptologists draws upon 40 years of research and tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its absorption into the Roman Empire. Named one of the best books of the year by "The Washington Post" and "Publishers Weekly."
Full description- Publisher: Random House Trade
- Published: 01 August 2013
- Format: Paperback 611 pages
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- Categories: Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Classical History / Classical Civilisation | Social & Cultural History | Archaeology
- ISBN 13: 9780553384901 ISBN 10: 0553384902
- Sales rank: 421,952
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Full description for The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
"Magisterial . . . [A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt's complex evolution over the course of three millenniums."--"Los Angeles Times" NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY "The Washington Post - Publishers Weekly" In this landmark volume, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its absorption into the Roman Empire. Drawing upon forty years of archaeological research, award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson takes us inside a tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Here are the legendary leaders: Akhenaten, the "heretic king," who with his wife Nefertiti brought about a revolution with a bold new religion; Tutankhamun, whose dazzling tomb would remain hidden for three millennia; and eleven pharaohs called Ramesses, the last of whom presided over the militarism, lawlessness, and corruption that caused a political and societal decline. Filled with new information and unique interpretations, "The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt" is a riveting and revelatory work of wild drama, bold spectacle, unforgettable characters, and sweeping history. "With a literary flair and a sense for a story well told, Mr. Wilkinson offers a highly readable, factually up-to-date account."--"The Wall Street Journal" "[Wilkinson] writes with considerable verve. . . . [He] is nimble at conveying the sumptuous pageantry and cultural sophistication of pharaonic Egypt."--"The New York Times"
