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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 TimesNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post – Publishers WeeklyIn 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
Author: Toby Wilkinson
Publisher: Random House Trade
Published: 1/8/2013
Pages: 656
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.6 lbs
Size: 9.2″ H x 6.2″ L x 1.6″ W
ISBN: 9780553384901
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