The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER â€¢ â€œMagisterial . . . [A] rich portrait of ancient Egypt's complex evolution over the course of three millenniums."-Los Angeles Times
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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY
The Washington Post â€¢ Publishers Weekly
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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 â€œheretic 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.
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â€œWith 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
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â€œ[Wilkinson] writes with considerable verve. . . . [He] is nimble at conveying the sumptuous pageantry and cultural sophistication of pharaonic Egypt."-The New York Times
Country USA
Brand Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780553384901
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2013-01-08
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780553384901

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780553384901
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2013-01-08
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780553384901

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt

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