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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
Toby Wilkinson
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Paperback. A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 47. Weight in Grams: 540. 672 pages. As the world's first nation-state, the history of Ancient Egypt is above all the story of the attempt to unite a disparate realm and defend it against hostile forces from within and without. This title reveals Ancient Egypt in all its complexity. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAE; 3D; HBJH; HBLA. Dimension: 196 x 130 x 47. Weight: 538.
A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra.
‘A sophisticated and complete account’ The Times: Books of the Year
‘Wilkinson’s stirring and clear-sighted account of the ancient world's most enduring civilisation comes as a welcome treat’ Sunday Times: Books of the Year
This is a story studded with extraordinary achievements and historic moments, from the building of the pyramids and the conquest of Nubia, through Akhenaten's religious revolution, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun's burial chamber, and the ruthlessness of Ramesses, to Alexander the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
672
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
672
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781408810026
SKU
V9781408810026
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Ref
99-50
About Toby Wilkinson
Toby Wilkinson read Egyptology at Cambridge University. Since January 2004 he has been a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge. An acknowledged expert on ancient Egyptian civilisation, he has given lectures around the world and his international reputation has led to invitations to contribute to other major collaborative projects. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of ... Read more
Reviews for The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
A sophisticated and complete account of the world's first nation state
The Times: Books of the Year
Wilkinson's stirring and clear sighted account of the ancient world's most enduring civilisation comes as a welcome treat
Sunday Times: Books of the Year
I had always presumed, before I read Wilkinson's book, that it was impossible to write ... Read more
The Times: Books of the Year
Wilkinson's stirring and clear sighted account of the ancient world's most enduring civilisation comes as a welcome treat
Sunday Times: Books of the Year
I had always presumed, before I read Wilkinson's book, that it was impossible to write ... Read more