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PublisherRandom House Publishing Group

ISBN-100553384902

ISBN-139780553384901

eBay Product ID (ePID)117266298

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Book TitleRise and Fall of Ancient Egypt

Number of Pages656 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicCivilization, Archaeology, Ancient / Egypt

IllustratorYes

GenreSocial Science, History

AuthorToby Wilkinson

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight26.1 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.2 in

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Reviews"A magnificent, illuminating and refreshingly readable overview of the entire phenomenon of ancient Egypt."-- The Washington Post "Magisterial . . . [A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt's complex evolution over the course of three millenniums."-- Los Angeles Times "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 "Engrossing . . . Readers will find it hard to put down. . . . This book will serve as a standard for general readers and college students alike."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Absolutely divine . . . a thorough, erudite and enthusiastic gallop through an astonishing three thousand years." --The Sunday Times, Praise from the United Kingdom for The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt "Absolutely divine . . . a thorough, erudite and enthusiastic gallop through an astonishing three thousand years." -The Sunday Times "I had always presumed, before I read Wilkinson's book, that it was impossible to write a history of Egypt which combined scholarship, accessibility, and a genuine sense of revelation. I was wrong."-Tom Holland, The Observer "Not just the pyramids but the politics; not just war and religion but livestock and labour relations: the whole astonishing story meticulously researched and enthrallingly told."- The Scotsman "Egypt has for the past four thousand years been much vaunted, much debated . . . Toby Wilkinson's The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt [adds] impressively to this tradition."-Bettany Hughes, The Times "No detail is spared on this literary journey. . . . [ The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt ] will appeal to anyone . . . who wishes to learn more about this incredible civilization." - Press Association "Take this great book with you on your next boat to Egypt."- Oxford Times From the Hardcover edition., "A magnificent, illuminating and refreshingly readable overview of the entire phenomenon of ancient Egypt."- The Washington Post "Magisterial . . . [A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt's complex evolution over the course of three millenniums."- Los Angeles Times "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 "Engrossing . . . Readers will find it hard to put down. . . . This book will serve as a standard for general readers and college students alike."- Library Journal (starred review) "Absolutely divine . . . a thorough, erudite and enthusiastic gallop through an astonishing three thousand years." -The Sunday Times

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SynopsisNEW 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, 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