The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
Book description
This is a story studded with extraordinary achievements and historic moments, from the building of the pyramids and the conquest of Nubia, through Akhenaten's religious revolution, the power and beauty of Nefertiti, the glory of Tutankhamun's burial chamber, and the ruthlessness of Ramesses, to Alexander the Great's invasion, and Cleopatra's…
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2 authors picked The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
While I didn’t find nearly enough about the Great Egyptian Revolt of 200 BCE or Ankhmakis’s plight in this book, it was an excellent resource for creating the day-to-day life of ancient Egypt.
From house building to boat designs to farming on the river, as well as the rise and fall of the various dynasties and their idiosyncrasies, Wilkinson’s book is a must read for any Egyptophile such as myself. Without it, I don’t think I would have been able to have envisioned Ankhmakis’s world the way I have.
From Nicole's list on ancient Egypt and the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Again, another book I can read time and time again. So although there are many general histories of Egypt’s ancient past, Toby Wilkinson explains so much that others can often fail to mention, his detailed yet highly readable text containing some real gems of information.
From Joann's list on ancient Egypt based on fact not fiction.
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