Early Dynastic Egypt by Toby Ah Wilkinson
The five centuries preceding the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza was the formative period of ancient Egyptian civilization. This book looks at the background, the mechanisms, and the way of life during the first 500 years of Pharaonic rule.'Early Dynastic Egypt is a reliable and essential book which Egyptologists will consult regularly and rewardingly' - Ian Shaw, Antiquity
'At last there is available a comprehensive, scholarly synthesis of the formative period of Egyptian history.. magisterial ... the extraordinary scope and outstanding quality of this synthesis make it a work of scholarship of the highest quality and utility and a major contribution to Egyptology. Wilkinson has established a reputation for himself as a scholar of formidable talent and productivity.' - Bruce G. Trigger, Chronique d'Egypte
'The book of Wilkinson is recommendable not only to the specialists, but also to a large portion of the reading public. It is owed as well to the clarity of exposition as to the authors erudition, visible in many places.' - Krzysztof M. Cialowicz, Bibliotheca Orientalis
'A well-documented work, written by a major specialist.' - International Review of Biblical Studies
'At last there is available a comprehensive, scholarly synthesis of the formative period of Egyptian history ... magisterial ... the extraordinary scope and outstanding quality of this synthesis make it a work of scholarship of the highest quality and utility and a major contribution to Egyptology. Wilkinson has established a reputation for himself as a scholar of formidable talent and productivity.' - Bruce G. Trigger, Chronique d'Egypte
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415186339 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415186331 |
| Title | Early Dynastic Egypt |
| Author | Toby Ah Wilkinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1999-03-11 |
| Number of pages | 436 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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