The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt
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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson
A brilliantly readable, beautifully illustrated general history of ancient Egypt, from the builders of the first pyramids to Cleopatra
‘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 revelationI was wrong' * Observer *
‘A comprehensive, illustrated history focusing on the dark side of the Pharaohs and some harsh political realities' * The List *
‘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 revelationI was wrong' * Observer *
‘A comprehensive, illustrated history focusing on the dark side of the Pharaohs and some harsh political realities' * The List *
Toby Wilkinson read Egyptology at Cambridge University. Since January 2004 he has been a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge. An acknowledged expert on ancient Egyptian civilisation, he has given lectures around the world and his international reputation has led to invitations to contribute to other major collaborative projects. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Egyptian History and has broadcast on radio and tv in the UK and abroad, including BBC's ‘Horizon' and Channel 4‘s ‘Private Lives of the Pharaohs', and was the consultant for the BBC's award-winning documentary on the building of the Great Pyramid. His books include the critically acclaimed Dictionary of Ancient Egypt and Genesis of the Pharaohs, and he edited the recent encyclopedia The Egyptian World. He lives in Cambridge.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408810026 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408810026 |
| Titel | The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt |
| Autor | Toby Wilkinson |
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| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2011-08-01 |
| Seitenanzahl | 672 |
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