The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt - Hardcover

Wilkinson, Toby

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0553805533 ISBN 13: 9780553805536

Publisher: Random House Inc, 2011

Synopsis

An authoritative history of a 3,000-year period from the birth of the world's first nation-state to its absorption into the Roman Empire includes comprehensive coverage of such topics as its government, the influence of religion and the roles of women.

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Review:

'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 a history of Egypt which combined scholarship, accessibility, and a genuine sense of revelation. I was wrong' Observer 'A comprehensive, illustrated history focusing on the dark side of the Pharaohs and some harsh political realities' The List

Book Description:

A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0553805533
• ISBN 13: 9780553805536
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 611