The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt - Toby Wilkinson

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt

By Toby Wilkinson

  • Release Date: 2011-03-15
  • Genre: Ancient History
Score: 4
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From 72 Ratings

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “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

Reviews

  • Eri informative

    5
    By edcftyhn
    Great read. Very accessible
  • A easy reading history of Paronic Egypt

    5
    By maxsterspapa
    This is a great read for history lovers to get a clear evolution of ancient Egypt covering 3000 years.
  • Reads like a textbook...

    2
    By Longhorn5555
    Well researched, but dry....
  • The Rise and fall of ancient Egypt

    5
    By Said Aly
    The best I ever read about my country Abdel Monem Said Aly An Egyptian
  • Great read

    5
    By Verger2ed
    Well worth the time that it takes to get through this book. Truly informative,and lightning on every level.
  • The rise and fall of ancient Egypt

    4
    By Ken Follet
    Excellent and comprehensive review of Pharonic Egypt. Well written and an enjoyable read. A must for history buffs.

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