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Toby Wilkinson
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In this landmark work, 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 final absorption into the Roman Empire - 3,000 years of wild drama, bold spectacle, and unforgettable characters.
Award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson captures not only the lavish pomp and artistic grandeur of this land of pyramids and pharaohs but for the first time reveals the constant propaganda and repression that were its foundations. Drawing upon 40 years of archaeological research, Wilkinson takes us inside an exotic tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions.
Riveting and revelatory, filled with new information and unique interpretations, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt will become the standard source about this great civilization, one that lasted - so far - longer than any other.
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- Liri
- 2018-12-15
Really Enoyable
There is so much information in this book that I will have to listen to it several times to catch everything. Lovers of history will really enjoy this selection.
The narration wasn't rushed, and was clear and concise. His enthusiasm makes a long book such as this easy to listen to.
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- Bryce Wittenberg
- 2023-07-25
3000 years of history impressively told
If you are looking to get into the history of Ancient Egypt this is a good starting point. Only complaint is that the final part feels rushed with Libyans, Kushites, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans all vying for space.
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